as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 01/22/2015 08:27am
A bill for an act
relating to public safety; traffic regulations; prohibiting seat belt violations from
being a primary offense; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.686,
subdivision 1.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.686, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
(a) Except as provided in section 169.685, a
properly adjusted and fastened seat belt, including both the shoulder and lap belt when the
vehicle is so equipped, shall be worn by the driver and passengers of a passenger vehicle,
commercial motor vehicle, type III vehicle, and type III Head Start vehicle.
(b) A person who is 15 years of age or older and who violates paragraph (a) is subject
to a fine of $25. The driver of the vehicle in which a violation occurs is subject to a $25
fine for each violation of paragraph (a) by the driver or by a passenger under the age of 15,
but the court may not impose more than one surcharge under section 357.021, subdivision
6, on the driver. new text begin A peace officer may not issue a citation for a violation of this section
unless the officer lawfully stopped or detained the driver of the motor vehicle for a moving
violation other than a violation involving motor vehicle equipment. new text end The Department of
Public Safety shall not record a violation of this subdivision on a person's driving record.
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This section is effective July 1, 2015, and applies to offenses
committed on or after that date.
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