Sec. 3.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a vehicle may be stopped to determine compliance with this chapter. However, a vehicle, the contents of a vehicle, the driver of a vehicle, or a passenger in a vehicle may not be inspected, searched, or detained solely because of a violation of this chapter.
(b) A law enforcement agency may not use a safety belt checkpoint to detect and issue a citation for a person's failure to comply with this chapter.
As added by P.L.214-2007, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment
Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems
9-19-10-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
9-19-10-1. Application of Chapter
9-19-10-2. Use of Safety Belt by Motor Vehicle Occupants; Safety Belt Standards
9-19-10-3.1. Stopping, Inspecting, or Detaining Vehicle; Checkpoints
9-19-10-5. Retail Sales, Leases, Trades, and Transfers
9-19-10-7. Failure to Comply; Fault; Liability of Insurer; Mitigation of Damages
9-19-10-9. Retail Transfer of Vehicle; Violation; Classification