Chapter 8: Automobiles And Other Vehicles

Article 25: Seat Belts

Statute 8-2504: Same; warning citations; fines; violation not reported to department of revenue; failure to use belt not admissible to determine negligence or damages. (a) (1) From and after July 1, 2007, and prior to January 1, 2008, a law enforcement officer shall issue a warning citation to anyone violating subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-2503, and amendments thereto;

      (2)   persons violating subsection (a) of K.S.A. 8-2503, and amendments thereto, shall be fined $30 including court costs; and

      (3)   from and after January 1, 2008, persons violating subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-2503, and amendments thereto, shall be fined $60 including court costs.

      (b)   No court shall report violation of this act to the department of revenue.

      (c)   Evidence of failure of any person to use a safety belt shall not be admissible in any action for the purpose of determining any aspect of comparative negligence or mitigation of damages.

      History:   L. 1986, ch. 35, § 4; L. 2007, ch. 140, § 12; July 1.