HOUSE BILL 900

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Registration

Sponsored By:

Delegates Kagan and Bronrott

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses - Seat Belt Restrictions

Synopsis:

Requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to impose on each learner's instructional permit and provisional driver's license a restriction that prohibits the holder of the license or permit from operating a motor vehicle unless each occupant of the vehicle is restrained by a seat belt or child safety seat; authorizing a medical exception; and providing for penalties.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/12

First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

2/17

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

3/15

Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Cheryl C. Kagan, District 17

Delegate William A. Bronrott, District 16

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DRIVERS' LICENSES

MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK

MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION

MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

PENALTIES

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 16-105 , 16-111 , 16-113 , 16-213 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered