Topeka — Kansas will receive an $11.2 million check from the federal government for adopting a primary seat belt law.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Deputy Secretary Ronald Medford will present the check to Gov. Mark Parkinson on Tuesday.
The seat belt measure was approved by the state Legislature earlier this year and signed into law by Parkinson.
The law requires that every occupant in a car must wear a safety belt and allows law enforcement to stop a car for a violation by anyone in the front seat and by anyone under the age of 18.
Comments
The_Big_B 2 years, 9 months ago
Will he say something like, "We already knew what you were, Ma'am, we were just discussing the price".
The Feds wagged money and we got on our knees. Governor Ben Dover.
Mr_B9 2 years, 9 months ago
Every state feeds at the trough of the federal government for one reason or another. MOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! It's called blackmail.......PERIOD!!!!!
sad_lawrencian 2 years, 9 months ago
This is an example of government overreaching its boundaries. In effect they only passed the stupid seatbelt law to appease the feds and get money. Makes me sad to think about.
KRichards 2 years, 9 months ago
Safety?
Tandava 2 years, 9 months ago
Now that we have the money, let's rescind the seat belt law.
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