CHILD RESTRAINT: WAIVE CIVIL FINE S.B. 262: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 262 (as introduced 3-2-05)
Sponsor: Senator Tom George
Committee: Transportation
Date Completed: 2-17-06
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to require a court to waive any civil fine, cost, or assessment against a person who received a civil infraction citation for a violation of Section 710e(3) if the person supplied the court with evidence of acquisition, purchase, or rental of a proper child seating system before the appearance date on the citation.
Section 710e(3) requires each driver and front seat passenger to wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt, except that a child younger than four years old must be protected as required in Section 710d. Under that section, each driver transporting a child younger than four must secure the child properly in a child restraint system that meets specified Federal standards.
Currently, a court must waive any civil fine, cost, or assessment for a violation of Section 710d if the violator, before the appearance date, supplies the court with evidence of acquisition, purchase, or rental of a proper child seating system.
MCL 257.907 Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Stephanie Yu
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb262'/0506