WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                   Ch. 213

(4) (i) "Seat belt" means a restraining device
described under § 22-412 of this article.

(ii) "Seat belt" includes a combination seat
belt-shoulder harness.

(b)  A person may not operate a motor vehicle unless the
person and each outboard front seat occupant under 16 years old
are restrained by a seat belt or a child safety seat as provided
in § 22-412.2 of this article.

(c)  (1) The provisions of this subsection apply to a person
who is at least 16 years old.

(2)  Unless a person is restrained by a seat belt, the
person may not be a passenger in an outboard front seat of a
motor vehicle.

(3)  A person who violates the provisions of this
subsection shall be subject to the penalties under this section.

(d)  If a physician licensed to practice medicine in this
State determines and certifies in writing that use of a seat belt
by a person would prevent appropriate restraint due to a person's
physical disability or other medical reason, the provisions of
this section do not apply to the person.

(e)  A certification under subsection (d) of this section
shall state:

(1)  The nature of the physical disability; and

(2)  The reason that restraint by a seat belt is
inappropriate.

(F) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO U.S.
POSTAL SERVICE AND CONTRACT CARRIERS WHILE DELIVERING MAIL TO
LOCAL BOX ROUTES.

[(f)] (G) A violation of this section is not considered a
moving violation for purposes of § 16-402 of this article.

[(g)] (H) (1) Failure of an individual to use a seat belt
in violation of this section may not:

(i) Be considered evidence of negligence;

(ii) Be considered evidence of contributory
negligence;

(iii) Limit liability of a party or an insurer;
or

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