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Senate adopts belt bill
The Virginia Senate Tuesday adopted a bill requiring front-seat passengers in cars and trucks to buckle up or risk a $25 fine.
The Senate voted 22-17 in approving a measure that would give police the authority to stop any car or truck if the driver or front-seat passengers aren’t wearing a seat belt.
Gov. Gerald L. Baliles said he will sign the legislation, which would take effect Jan. 1, 1987.
In contrast, the House of Delegates’ version of the bill would allow police to enforce the law only if they stopped the driver for an unrelated driving violation.
Del. J. Samuel Glasscock (D-Suffolk) said he believes the more restrictive Senate bill will be adopted by the House. Del. Glasscock has sponsored the bill for four sessions.
Opponents of the Senate bill argued that it would be an infringement of individual liberties.
Sen. Daniel W. Bird Jr. (D-Wythe), the chief sponsor of the bill, dismissed that argument, saying the pro
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