House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Increases the penalty to $25 (previously $20) for any rear seat occupant of a vehicle who fails to wear a seat belt as required by the statute.
Bill Summaries: H 672 REAR OCCUPANT SEAT BELT USE/ENFORCEMENT.
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Bill H 672 (2017-2018)Summary date: Apr 25 2017 - View Summary
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Bill H 672 (2017-2018)Summary date: Apr 10 2017 - View Summary
Amends GS 20-135.2A to delete the provision prohibiting the use of a rear seat vehicle occupant's failure to wear a seat belt as a justification to stop a vehicle. Raises the penalty for rear seat vehicle occupants' failure to wear a seat belt from $10 to $20.
Effective December 1, 2017.