2/27/08-The House rejected a bill that sought to permit police to pull over drivers in the state for not wearing their seat belts.
Currently, police in the state can ticket drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
Sponsored by Rep. Jerry Iekel, R-Sheriden, HB58 would have allowed for primary enforcement of the state’s seat-belt law. Violators would have faced $25 fines – the same fine amount as existing state law.
House lawmakers voted against the bill on introduction, effectively killing it for the year. The move marks the second year in a row the House voted to kill the bill to authorize stricter enforcement of the state’s seat belt rules.

2/15/08-Rep. Jerry Iekel, R-Sheriden, has introduced a bill that would permit police to pull over drivers in the state for not wearing their seat belts.
Currently, police in the state can ticket drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
The bill would allow for primary enforcement of the state’s seat-belt law. Violators would face $25 fines – the same fine amount as existing state law.
HB58 is awaiting assignment to committee in the House.
For bill status, call (307) 777-6185. In Wyoming, call 1-800-342-9570.