A bill for an act requiring the use of safety belts or safety harnesses by passengers of motor vehicles, and making penalties applicable.

Summary

The bill expands Iowa’s seat‑belt law so that every passenger 18 or older in a registered motor vehicle must wear a properly fastened seat belt or harness while the vehicle is moving. It also removes an exemption that let children sit unsecured in the back seat when belts are unavailable, and clarifies who can be cited and how much fines are.

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