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Buckle Your Seat Belts Minnesota
Every body, every seat, every time! SUCCESS!With the signing of House File 108, Minnesota becomes the 29th state to move to a primary seat belt law. Upgrades to Minnesota’s seat belt use law became effective June 9, 2009. New provisions require everybody of all ages in every seating position in the vehicle to be buckled up or riding in an approved child passenger safety restraint. Also, law enforcement officers will now be able to stop and cite drivers and passengers who are not buckled up. This primary enforcement provision gives the seat belt use law the same status as every other Minnesota traffic safety law — finally! The fine for a seat belt use violation remains the same as in the past — $25 — but with surcharges can reach more than $100. A huge thank-you to Senator Steve Murphy and Representative Kim Norton, chief authors of primary seat belt legislation, and to members of the Minnesota Seat Belt Coalition – organizations and individuals — for the hard work, passion and persistence that brought success. A primary seat belt law will increase seat belt use in Minnesota. As a result, lives and health care dollars will be saved, and life-changing injuries will be prevented because of your efforts. You are appreciated! The Minnesota Seat Belt Coalition works to reduce deaths and injuries on our roadways by increasing seat belt use through education about issues and legislation. It's coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety. The Minnesota Seat Belt Coalition includes individuals and organizations from across the state—businesses, health care providers, emergency responders, law enforcement officers, community organizations, parents, insurance representatives, auto dealers, crash survivors and others. You can join the coalition and help make Minnesota a safer place to live. Learn more about the coalition, passenger safety facts and seat belt stories in the news. Contact the Minnesota Seat Belt Coalition by calling 651-228-7304 or 1-800-444-9150 x 304 or by e-mail at msc@minnesotasafetycouncil.org. |
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