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SAFETY BELT VIOLATIONS AMENDMENTS

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2018 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Michael K. McKell

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Senate Sponsor: Todd Weiler

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill limits to a first violation the requirement of a court to waive a fine for certain
10     safety belt violations.
11     Highlighted Provisions:
12          This bill:
13          ▸     revises a provision related to a safety belt violation to require the court to waive a
14     fine only for a first violation.
15     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
16          None
17     Other Special Clauses:
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19     Utah Code Sections Affected:
20     AMENDS:
21          41-6a-1805, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 406
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23     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
24          Section 1. Section 41-6a-1805 is amended to read:
25          41-6a-1805. Penalty for violation.
26          (1) (a) A person who violates Section 41-6a-1803 is guilty of an infraction and shall be
27     fined a maximum of $45.
28          (b) Until July 1, 2018, a peace officer may not issue a citation to an individual for a

29     violation of Section 41-6a-1803 if the person has not previously been warned for a violation of
30     Section 41-6a-1803 but shall issue the individual a warning informing the individual that
31     operating or being a passenger in a vehicle without wearing a properly adjusted and fastened
32     safety belt is prohibited.
33          (c) The court shall waive all of the fine for a first violation of Subsection
34     41-6a-1803(1)[(b)](a)(ii) if the person submits proof of acquisition, rental, or purchase of a
35     child restraint device.
36          (2) Points for a motor vehicle reportable violation, as defined under Section 53-3-102,
37     may not be assessed against a person for a violation of Section 41-6a-1803.