Neb. lawmakers peddling traffic-safety measures

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Motorists and passengers who ride without a seat belt could face a $100 fine in Nebraska, and might even see their insurance rates increase if a bill in the Legislature becomes law.

Nebraska lawmakers are peddling a series of traffic safety measures this year that would impose hefty fines on seat belt violators and make it easier for police to stop drivers.