Maine Legislators Consider Revoking Seat Belt Law

It’s an effort that even the bill’s sponsor acknowledges is poor timing. Just two days after a 75-vehicle pileup injured at least 17 people in the state, lawmakers in Maine are considering legislation that would allow adults to opt out of wearing seat belts.
Sen. Eric Brakey told lawmakers on Friday that it’s too bad they’re considering his bill so close to Wednesday’s crash on Interstate 95, which is thought to be largest in Maine history but had no fatalities. "It’s very unfortunate timing that we’re discussing this particular legislation two days after the 75-car pileup that took place on I-95," Brakey said.