6/5/08-A bill has died that would have allowed police in the state to pull over motorists who are not buckled up.
Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, SB884 never came up for consideration on the Senate floor before the regular session wrapped up.
The bill sought to allow for primary enforcement of the state’s seat belt law. Currently, law enforcement in the state can issue seat-belt citations to drivers only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
Failure to buckle up would have continued to be a $10 fine. No points would have been added to driver’s licenses, and insurance companies wouldn’t have been notified.
The bill also would have required passengers in the front and back seats to be belted in if their seat is equipped with the safety device.

3/25/08-The Senate Transportation Committee voted to advance the bill to the chamber floor that would allow police in the state to pull over motorists who are not buckled up.
Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, SB884 would allow for primary enforcement of the state’s seat belt law. Currently, law enforcement in the state can issue seat-belt citations to drivers only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
Failure to buckle up would continue to be a $10 fine. No points would be added to driver’s licenses, and insurance companies wouldn’t be notified.
The bill also would require passengers in the front and back seats to be belted in if their seat is equipped with the safety device.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

1/31/08-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee would allow police in the state to pull over motorists who are not buckled up.
Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, SB884 would allow for primary enforcement of the state’s seat belt law. Currently, law enforcement in the state can issue seat-belt citations to drivers only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
Failure to buckle up would continue to be a $10 fine. No points would be added to driver’s licenses, and insurance companies wouldn’t be notified.
The bill also would require passengers in the front and back seats to be belted in if their seat is equipped with the safety device.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

1/7/08-Sen. Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, has filed a bill for consideration during the upcoming regular session that would allow police in the state to pull over motorists who are not buckled up.
SB884 would allow for primary enforcement of the state’s seat belt law. Currently, law enforcement in the state can issue seat-belt citations to drivers only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
Failure to buckle up would continue to be a $10 fine. No points would be added to driver’s licenses, and insurance companies wouldn’t be notified.
The bill also would require passengers in the front and back seats to be belted in if their seat is equipped with the safety device.
It is awaiting assignment to committee for the session that begins Wednesday, Jan. 9.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.