Veh. Code, § 27315.5 · Article 3. Safety Belts and Inflatable Restraint Systems
Veh. Code, § 27315.5
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All law enforcement agencies shall, not later than January 1, 1991, establish a policy and issue an order, in writing, which states whether or not their officers are required to wear seat belts. When a law enforcement agency is developing a safety belt policy, the agency shall consider the officer’s safety, comfort, and convenience.
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History
Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 33, Sec. 3. Effective March 26, 1990.
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