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originally posted by: Blueracer
a reply to: caf1550
Only a fool would equate seat belt laws with drunk driving laws. Drunken driving is a legitimate reason to pull someone over. Driving without a seat belt is not.
How big is the problem of crash-related injuries and deaths to drivers and passengers? photo: girl putting on a seatbelt Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among those aged 1-54 in the U.S.1 Most crash-related deaths in the United States occur to passenger vehicle occupants (drivers and passengers).2 For adults and older children (who are big enough for seat belts to fit properly), seat belt use is one of the most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes.3 Yet millions do not buckle up on every trip.4 Deaths A total of 22,441 passenger vehicle occupants died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2015.2 More than half (range: 52%-59%) of teens (13-19 years) and adults aged 20-44 years who died in crashes in 2015 were unrestrained at the time of the crash.2
What can be done to increase seat belt use among adults? When it comes to increasing seat belt use, individuals, government, and health professionals can help promote safety. building icon States can: Consider proven strategies for increasing seat belt use and reducing child motor vehicle injuries and deaths, which include:14,16 Primary enforcement seat belt laws, which have been shown to increase use and reduce deaths compared with secondary enforcement laws. Seat belt laws that apply to everyone in the car, not just those in the front seat. Fines for not wearing a seat belt that are high enough to be effective. Make sure that police and state troopers enforce all seat belt laws. Support seat belt laws with visible police presence and awareness campaigns for the public. Educate the public to make seat belt use a social norm.
originally posted by: seasonal
originally posted by: Blueracer
a reply to: caf1550
Only a fool would equate seat belt laws with drunk driving laws. Drunken driving is a legitimate reason to pull someone over. Driving without a seat belt is not.
Very logical statement. Seat belt laws are for revenue. Seems like a govt overstep to tell me to put on a belt.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
originally posted by: c2oden
It doesn't matter if the law is just, unjust or BS.
If you get pulled over, bad things may happen if you punch the cop that pulled you over.
He only punched the cop because the cop was racist.
So it was justified.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
originally posted by: seasonal
originally posted by: Blueracer
a reply to: caf1550
Only a fool would equate seat belt laws with drunk driving laws. Drunken driving is a legitimate reason to pull someone over. Driving without a seat belt is not.
Very logical statement. Seat belt laws are for revenue. Seems like a govt overstep to tell me to put on a belt.
exactly how much do you think seat belt fines are? In my state they carry a max fine of $10.00. The revenue excuse doesnt hold water.
originally posted by: Blueracer
a reply to: caf1550
Not once did I mention my seat belt use. Stay on point.
originally posted by: seasonal
a reply to: Xcathdra
U.S. COURT DECISIONS CONFIRM "DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE" IS A
CITIZENS RIGHT AND NOT A GOVERNMENT GRANTED PRIVILEGE.
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originally posted by: Blueracer
a reply to: Xcathdra
It is a BS excuse to pull someone over. And I will still drive. Nothing you can do about it.
a reply to: Xcathdra
Case # 2 - "The right of the citizen to travel upon the public highways and to transport his property thereon, either by carriage or by automobile, is not a mere privilege which a city may prohibit or permit at will, but a common right which he has under the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."- Thompson v Smith 154 SE 579.