Section 28.05.099. Penalty.

   (a) A person convicted of a violation of AS 28.05.095(a) or (d) is guilty of an infraction and may be fined up to $15 or the court may waive the fine if the person convicted donates $15 to the emergency medical services entity providing services in the area in which the violation occurred.
   (b) A person convicted of a violation of AS 28.05.095(b) is guilty of an infraction, and may be fined up to $50.  The person may also be assessed demerit points as determined by regulations of the department, notwithstanding the provisions of AS 28.15.231(b).  A person who violates AS 28.05.095(b)  by failing to provide a child safety device or safety belt  may provide a peace officer, including a village safety officer, proof of purchase or acquisition, and installation, of an approved child safety device or safety belt.  If the proof is provided within 30 days after the issuance of a citation for the infraction, the court shall dismiss the citation and no points shall be assessed under this subsection  unless the person has
        (1) been convicted previously for violating AS 28.05.095  by failing to provide a child safety device or safety belt;
        (2) been cited for failure to provide a child safety device or safety belt  and has forfeited the bail required by the citation; or
        (3) provided  proof under  this subsection on a prior occasion.

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History

(Sec. 1 ch 99 SLA 1984; am Sec. 3 ch 98 SLA 1990)