Mississippi § 63-2-3 - Duty, standard of care, right or liability between operator and passenger; contributory or comparative negligence; entry of violation on driving record.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-2-3 — Duty, standard of care, right or liability between operator and passenger; contributory or comparative negligence; entry of violation on driving record., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-2-3. Duty, standard of care, right or liability between operator and passenger; contributory or comparative negligence; entry of violation on driving record.
This chapter shall not be construed to create a duty, standard of care, right or liability between the operator and passenger of any passenger motor vehicle which is not recognized under the laws of the State of Mississippi as such laws exist on the date of passage of this chapter or as such laws may at any time thereafter be constituted by statute or court decision. Failure to provide and use a seat belt restraint device or system shall not be considered contributory or comparative negligence, nor shall the violation be entered on the driving record of any individual.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-2-3 cover?
Section 63-2-3 ("Duty, standard of care, right or liability between operator and passenger; contributory or comparative negligence; entry of violation on driving record.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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