Title 32 — Title 32

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Alabama Safety Belt Use Act of 1991.” History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-255, p. 483, §1.)

For purposes of this chapter, the term “passenger car” means a motor vehicle with motive power designed for carrying 10 or fewer passengers. Such term does not include a motorcycle or a trailer. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-255, p. 483, §2.)

The Legislature finds that it is the policy of the State of Alabama that all precautionary measures be taken to save the lives of the state’s citizens from vehicle accidents and thereby, to preserve the most valuable resource of the state. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-255, p. 483,…

(a)(1) Each occupant of a passenger car manufactured with safety belts in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 shall have a safety belt properly fastened about his or her body at all times when the vehicle is in motion. (2) An adult occupant of a passenge…

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter may be fined up to $25.00. The violation of the provisions of this chapter shall not constitute probable cause for search of the vehicle involved. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-255, p. 483, §5.)

Repealed by Act 99-397, §1, effective December 9, 1999. History: (Acts 1991, No. 91-255, p. 483, §6; Act 99-397, §1.)

of Individual Charged. Failure to wear a safety belt in violation of this chapter shall not be considered evidence of contributory negligence and shall not limit the liability of an insurer, nor shall the conviction be entered on the driving record of any individual charged under…

(a) A person subject to a penalty pursuant to Section 32-5B-5, shall not be assessed court costs on a conviction. (b) In any case brought by a law enforcement officer employed by the Department of Public Safety, sixty percent (60%) of the funds generated shall be allocated to the…