Safety belts; makes nonuse thereof a primary offense. (SB9)

Introduced By

Sen. Harry Blevins (R-Chesapeake)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Safety belts.  Makes nonuse of safety belts a primary offense.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Map

This bill mentions Lynchburg.

Comments

James writes:

Im a soverign person and reject the notion that this is for my own good. How dare they tell me what I HAVE to do or face fines/jail time should it not get paid for not wearing a seatbelt. This has no affect on others wether I wear my seat belt or not. I wont be hurt others by not wearing my seat belt. The question others need to ask is, Is this something you would personally throw in jail or force them to pay a fine for not doing?

Posted 26 months ago.
robert legge writes:

What is the practical effect of this measure. As I understand it, you can be charged with not wearing a belt if it is in the course of a regular stop. But they can't pull you over simply because they see you not wearing the belt. This measure would apparently change that so that if they did see you not wearing your belt they could pull you over?

Posted 26 months ago.
Claire Gastanaga writes:

This bill would allow police officers to pull you over simply because you aren't wearing a seat belt. As in the past, the bill raises serious concerns about the potential for bias in enforcement.

Posted 25 months ago.
Margaret writes:

I am opposed to this bill.

When we agreed to the original seat belt legislation, we were told it would not be used as a primary reason for stopping vehicles.

Now they are slowly attempting to take away our freedoms. If I choose not to wear a seat-belt that's my own stupidity but don't try and legislate every little thing.

WE WANT LESS GOVERNMENT NOT MORE!

Posted 25 months ago.