New Hampshire: Mandatory Seat Belt Bill Passes House

A close vote of 153-140 advanced a mandatory seat belt bill from the New Hampshire House of Representatives to the state Senate last week. Enactment of the bill, HB-802, would mean New Hampshire would no longer hold its unique status of being the only state without a mandatory seat belt law for adults. The state does have a mandatory law for minors.

The legislation would make failure to wear a seat belt a primary offense, and it would establish fines of $50 for first offenses and $100 for subsequent offenses. Passage of the bill would also provide the state with millions in federal highway funds.

Direct questions to NAMIC State Affairs Manager Paul Tetrault.

Posted: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 12:00:00 AM. Modified: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 9:12:38 AM.

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