Amends South Carolina law to make violations of safety belt requirements not admissible as evidence in civil actions.

This bill amends South Carolina law to change the admissibility of safety belt violations in civil actions. It removes the provision that such violations are not negligence per se or contributory negligence, and it removes the provision that a violation is not admissible as evidence in a civil action. The bill also specifies that a violation of safety belt requirements is not a reason for a custodial arrest, vehicle search, or request for consent to search. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Amends South Carolina law to make violations of safety belt requirements not admissible as evidence in civil actions.

This bill amends South Carolina law to change the admissibility of safety belt violations in civil actions. It removes the provision that such violations are not negligence per se or contributory negligence, and it removes the provision that a violation is not admissible as evidence in a civil action. The bill also specifies that a violation of safety belt requirements is not a reason for a custodial arrest, vehicle search, or request for consent to search. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.