4/27/07-The House voted 55-45 to kill a bill that would permit police to pull over drivers for not buckling up. The Senate previously approved it.
Currently, police can issue seat-belt citations to drivers in the state only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
Sponsored by Sen. Mike Cooney, D-Helena, SB300 would have allowed for primary enforcement. The bill also would have allowed for drivers to be pulled over if a child is not properly restrained.
2/26/07-A bill in the House Judiciary Committee would permit police to pull over drivers for not buckling up. The Senate already approved it.
Currently, police can issue seat-belt citations to drivers in the state only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
Sponsored by Sen. Mike Cooney, D-Helena, SB300 would allow for primary enforcement. The bill also would allow for drivers to be pulled over if a child is not properly restrained.
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