Section 13.04.270. Safety belts.  


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  • 	(a)  A passenger car manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1965, must be equipped with lap belt assemblies for use in the driver's and one other front seat position. A motor vehicle manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1968, except a motorcycle or off-highway vehicle, must be equipped with lap or shoulder belts required by the United States Department of Transportation in effect on the effective date of this section.  
    	(b)  No person may distribute, offer for sale, sell or install a seat belt or shoulder harness for use in a motor vehicle unless the belt or harness meets minimum standards and specifications of the United States Department of Transportation in effect on the effective date of this section.  
    	(c)  A vehicle owner shall maintain belts and assemblies required by this section in good condition.  
    

Authorities

28.05.011

Notes


Authority
AS 28.05.011
History
Eff. 12/15/61, Register 3; am 8/10/66, Register 22; am 12/31/69, Register 31; am 6/28/79, Register 70