Utah § 6a-1806 - Compliance -- Civil litigation.
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§ 6a-1806. Compliance -- Civil litigation.
The failure to use a child restraint device or to wear a safety belt:
| (1) | does not constitute contributory or comparative negligence on the part of a person seeking recovery for injuries; and |
| (2) | may not be introduced as evidence in any civil litigation on the issue of negligence, injuries, or the mitigation of damages. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 6a-1806
What does Utah Code § 6a-1806 cover?
Section 6a-1806 ("Compliance -- Civil litigation.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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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