Utah SB0074 amends the Traffic Code to allow misuse or failure to use a seat belt to be considered in civil litigation as contributory or comparative.

Utah SB0074 amends the Traffic Code to allow the misuse of or failure to use a seat belt to be considered as contributory or comparative negligence in civil litigation. This means that if someone is injured in a car accident and they were not wearing a seat belt, this can be used as evidence in court to determine their share of fault. The bill also specifies that this misuse or failure to use a seat belt can be introduced as evidence in any civil litigation on the issue of negligence, injuries, or the mitigation of damages. The changes take effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah SB0074 amends the Traffic Code to allow misuse or failure to use a seat belt to be considered in civil litigation as contributory or comparative.

Utah SB0074 amends the Traffic Code to allow the misuse of or failure to use a seat belt to be considered as contributory or comparative negligence in civil litigation. This means that if someone is injured in a car accident and they were not wearing a seat belt, this can be used as evidence in court to determine their share of fault. The bill also specifies that this misuse or failure to use a seat belt can be introduced as evidence in any civil litigation on the issue of negligence, injuries, or the mitigation of damages. The changes take effect on May 6, 2026.