41-6a-1805. Penalty for violation.
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Effective 5/8/2018
41-6a-1805. Penalty for violation.
(a)A person who violates Section 41-6a-1803 is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined a maximum of $45.
(b)Until July 1, 2018, a peace officer may not issue a citation to an individual for a violation of Section 41-6a-1803 if the person has not previously been warned for a violation of Section 41-6a-1803 but shall issue the individual a warning informing the individual that operating or being a passenger in a vehicle without wearing a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt is prohibited.
(c)The court shall waive all of the fine for a first violation of Subsection 41-6a-1803(1)(a)(ii) if the person submits proof of acquisition, rental, or purchase of a child restraint device.
(2)Points for a motor vehicle reportable violation, as defined under Section 53-3-102 , may not be assessed against a person for a violation of Section 41-6a-1803 .
Amended by Chapter 320 , 2018 General Session