HB 615

Under existing law, each front seat occupant of a passenger car manufactured with safety belts is required to wear a safety belt at all times when the vehicle is in motion. Any person who violates the safety belt law is subject to a fine up to $25

This bill would increase the maximum fine for violating the safety belt law to $100 if the driver of the car is under 19 years of age

Relating to safety belts; to increase the maximum fine for violating the safety belt law to $100 if the driver of the car is under 19 years of age.

Section 1

Section 32-5B-5, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:

§32-5B-5.

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter may be fined up to $25.00 twenty-five dollars ($25), except that if the driver of the car is under 19 years of age, the person may be fined up to one hundred dollars ($100). The violation of the provisions of this chapter shall not constitute probable cause for search of the vehicle involved."

Section 2

This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.