Strengthening Restraint Devices/Seatbelt Legislation

Resolution Category C.iv.3

Subject Social

Year 2009

Status Adopted - Expired

Sponsor - Mover

Edmonton, City of

Active Clauses

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of Alberta assign demerit points to drivers in those instances where the driver would receive a fine under current regulation for all occupants of the vehicle not properly wearing a restraint device/seatbelt.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of Alberta make provisions for suspension of the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) of any new driver found in violation of the restraining device/seatbelt legislation.

Whereas Clauses

WHEREAS seatbelts have been proven to be a very effective safety measure for drivers and passengers of vehicles;

WHEREAS failure to wear a restraint device/seatbelt has resulted in unnecessary fatalities; and

WHEREAS existing fines have failed to achieve full compliance with some drivers to ensure that all occupants of a motor vehicle, including children and infants, are properly secured.

Resolution Background

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Alberta Municipalities notes

This resolution expired in 2012. While ABmunis may have continued its advocacy or changes may have been made by the government, the following information is accurate as of September 2012.