HB1022

Traffic fines for seatbelt and child safety restraint violations; increase and provide for distribution of between SDE and DPS.

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In Text

Increases fines for seatbelt and child safety restraint violations to $100 and splits collected fines between SDE and DPS.

Mississippi House Bill 1022 amends sections of the Mississippi Code to increase fines for seatbelt and child safety restraint violations to $100 per offense. The bill specifies that fines collected from these violations will be distributed equally between the State Department of Education and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety to fund driver's education and training. The bill also clarifies definitions and exceptions for certain vehicles and individuals.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 16

House

Referred To Judiciary B;Appropriations A