H.B. 29 Enrolled

CHILD RESTRAINT VIOLATIONS
2002 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: Carol Spackman Moss
This act modifies the Motor Vehicle Code to amend a safety belt violation provision
regarding proof of acquisition of a child restraint device.
This act affects sections of Utah Code Annotated 1953 as follows:
AMENDS:
41-6-185, as last amended by Chapter 153, Laws of Utah 2000
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 41-6-185 is amended to read:
41-6-185. Penalty for violation.
(1) (a) A person who violates Section 41-6-182 is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined
a maximum of $45.
(b) The court shall waive all but $15 of the fine for a violation of Section 41-6-182 if a
person:
(i) shows evidence of completion of a two-hour course approved by the commissioner of
the Department of Public Safety that includes education on the benefits of using a safety belt and
child restraint device[.]; and
(ii) if the violation is for an offense under Subsection 41-6-182 (1)(b), submits proof of
acquisition, rental, or purchase of a child restraint device.
(2) Points for a motor vehicle reportable violation, as defined under Section 53-3-102 , may
not be assessed against any person for a violation of Section 41-6-182 .
[(3) The court in which a charge is pending for a first violation of Subsection
41-6-182 (1)(b) shall dismiss the action against a driver who, during or before any court appearance
on the matter, submits proof of acquisition, rental, or purchase of a child restraint device as
required by Subsection 41-6-182 (1)(b).]