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Seat Belt Law Remains 'Soft'
While support for primary seat belt laws is reportedly growing in rural states, Virginia still doesn't have one.
Primary traffic laws can be enforced when a law enforcement officer observes someone breaking them. Secondary laws can be enforced only if someone is stopped for another violation, such as speeding.
A recent report included in National Safety Council's Journal of Safety showed a significant percentage of citizens surveyed in a rural state were in favor of a primary seat belt law.
Virginia's General Assembly has consistently opposed legislation that would make seat belt violations a primary offense.
This year, lawmakers remained true to form.
See the Fauquier Times-Democrat for the complete story...
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