Legal Opinion
Carlson v. Ferris
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided December 1, 2003No. 02SC395PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Martinez
In this case, we determine whether the language of section 42-4-237(2), 11 C.R.S. (2003), requires that a driver of an automobile wear both a lap and a shoulder belt. We hold that section 42-4-237(2) requires that drivers and front seat passengers of automobiles that have been equipped with a lap and a shoulder belt pursuant to federal motor vehicle safety standards must wear both the lap and the shoulder belt in order to comply with the statute.
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Leslyn Carlson filed suit against Kimberly Ferris after the two were involved in an automobile accident. Carlson alleged…
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