Its an effort that even the bills 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 its too bad theyre considering his bill so close to Wednesdays crash on Interstate 95, which is thought to be largest in Maine history but had no fatalities. "Its very unfortunate timing that were discussing this particular legislation two days after the 75-car pileup that took place on I-95," Brakey said.