HOUSE BILL 12

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road

Sponsored By:

Delegate Benson

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Required Use of Safety Restraints - Penalty for Violation

Synopsis:

Increasing from $25 to $50 the maximum fine that may be imposed for a violation of specified provisions of law requiring the use of a seat belt by the driver and the outboard front seat passenger in a motor vehicle; and repealing redundant language requiring that specified children be secured in a specified manner while being transported in a motor vehicle.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

7/16

Pre-filed

1/9

First Reading Environmental Matters

1/16

Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Fines

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Safety -see also- Occupational Safety

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 22-412.2 , 22-412.3 , 22-412.3 , 27-106 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered