Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-33m

Current with legislation from the 2024 Regular and Special Sessions.

Section 54-33m - Failure to wear seat belt not probable cause for vehicle search

The failure of an operator of, or passenger in, a private passenger motor vehicle or vanpool vehicle to wear a seat safety belt as required by section 14-100a shall not constitute probable cause for a law enforcement official to conduct a search of such vehicle and its contents.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-33m

(P.A. 85-429, S. 7, 8.)

Amended by P.A. 21-0175,S. 16 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2021 Regular Session, eff. 10/1/2021.