Do you wear seat belts ?
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Yes I do!
Every time I drive or ride. Also, all my passengers must buckle up. The consequences of not doing so are similar to those of smoking in my car. Very very severe indeed!
Dave
Every time I drive or ride. Also, all my passengers must buckle up. The consequences of not doing so are similar to those of smoking in my car. Very very severe indeed!
Dave
Yes!
Are there still some states where seat belts are not mandatory? Here in Canada they have been mandatory in every province for years.
Gary
Gary
Always; my brother never and it cost him and us his life.
Always did, even before it was the law in California.
Outrageous, ain't it, that there's a greater outrage over the simplest steps to save lives (wear your seat belt; maintain a safe following distance; don't speed, weave from lane-to-lane and tailgate) than over the 37,500 lives lost on America's roads every year.
What a country.
Outrageous, ain't it, that there's a greater outrage over the simplest steps to save lives (wear your seat belt; maintain a safe following distance; don't speed, weave from lane-to-lane and tailgate) than over the 37,500 lives lost on America's roads every year.
What a country.
lordkenmore
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I always have, even when a child.
"Are there still some states where seat belts are not mandatory?"
According to Wikipedia, the only state left with no law is New Hampshire. Every other state has laws, although they vary.
Link to Wikipedia article about US seatbelt laws by state:
en.wikipedia.org
"Are there still some states where seat belts are not mandatory?"
According to Wikipedia, the only state left with no law is New Hampshire. Every other state has laws, although they vary.
Link to Wikipedia article about US seatbelt laws by state:
Seat belt laws in the United States - Wikipedia
This vid should be world wide, shown in every city, state, and nations!
I wear mine faithfully everyday even on short trips.
Thanks for the clip!!!
I wear mine faithfully everyday even on short trips.
Thanks for the clip!!!
iheartmaytag
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ALWAYS
Kansas has just made manditory seat belts a primary offense. The last 23 years it was a secondary only. Still always wore them they have saved me twice. The last time I credit the air-bags as well, but it took both of them to allow me to walk away for a head-on.
Kansas has just made manditory seat belts a primary offense. The last 23 years it was a secondary only. Still always wore them they have saved me twice. The last time I credit the air-bags as well, but it took both of them to allow me to walk away for a head-on.
I do.
However, it irritates me greatly to see motorcyclists who are not wearing helmets. If I have to wear seat belts in a car, they should have to wear a helmet on a vastly more (potentially) dangerous vehicle.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
However, it irritates me greatly to see motorcyclists who are not wearing helmets. If I have to wear seat belts in a car, they should have to wear a helmet on a vastly more (potentially) dangerous vehicle.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Primary offenses are wrong.
I support wearing seat belts.
I have issues with seat belt laws.
It makes so much sense to wear seatbelts why would you not?
But particularly as a primary offense - that's quite wrong.
Hunter
I support wearing seat belts.
I have issues with seat belt laws.
It makes so much sense to wear seatbelts why would you not?
But particularly as a primary offense - that's quite wrong.
Hunter
What are the definitions of a primary offense and secondary offense?
Motorcycle helmets are mandatory here.
Gary
Motorcycle helmets are mandatory here.
Gary
dirtybuck
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The Other Side of the Coin..
Here's one of the famous "scare tactics" commercials from the early '70's where Jack Webb does the voice over. Notice that they're referred to as "safety belts" instead of seat belts.
And no, I don't wear one, although I've really got to get back into the habit of doing so.
Here's one of the famous "scare tactics" commercials from the early '70's where Jack Webb does the voice over. Notice that they're referred to as "safety belts" instead of seat belts.
And no, I don't wear one, although I've really got to get back into the habit of doing so.
Primary offense means one can be pulled over and ticketed for that offense alone. If not wearing a belt is only a secondary offense then you can't be pulled over for just that, but it can be cited if an officer pulls you over for another offense such a speeding or expired license plates, etc.
mrb627
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Motorcycles
I saw a guy on a motorcycle on my way home last night. No helmet, no shirt, no shoes. No reason to live, apparently, too.
Malcolm
I saw a guy on a motorcycle on my way home last night. No helmet, no shirt, no shoes. No reason to live, apparently, too.
Malcolm
iheartmaytag
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But particularly as a primary offense - that's quite wro
I think Kansas adopted it as Primary more for "revenue enhancement" than safety. Also, it gives them (the heat) another reason for pulling over the gang-bangers then they will look for probable cause to search them. (it's very hard to do a drive by while buckled in, I understand.)
I think Kansas adopted it as Primary more for "revenue enhancement" than safety. Also, it gives them (the heat) another reason for pulling over the gang-bangers then they will look for probable cause to search them. (it's very hard to do a drive by while buckled in, I understand.)
nurdlinger
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I began using them once I had a car with functional 3-point lap-and-shoulder belts. (1972 VW 411) I have used them ever since.
