Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Cash-strapped states mull new seat belt laws

Changing rules to allow cops to stop drivers opens door to federal money

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Drivers better buckle up or pay the price: More cash-strapped states want to give law enforcement officers the authority to pull over motorists just for not wearing their seat belts.

More than a dozen states that are considering making the switch to primary seat-belt enforcement laws need to do so before July to be eligible for millions in federal money.

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