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SF 1551

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 04/02/2014 09:03am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; traffic regulations; prohibiting seat belt violations from
being a primary offense; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.686,
subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.686, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Seat belt requirement.

(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
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, 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.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2013, and applies to offenses
committed on or after that date.
new text end