As of January 1995, all states except Maine and New Hampshire had laws requiring safety belt use. These laws vary widely in their enforcement options (primary or secondary), scope of coverage (vehicles covered and seats covered), fine levels, and other provisions. In this study, PARS data on restraint use among fatally injured motor vehicle occupants from 1983 to 1994 were analyzed for the effects of the laws. Particular attention was given to the effects of different enforcement options on safety belt use. Conclusions pertaining to a larger population than the fatally injured were obtained utilizing the concept of use rate for individuals involved in potentially fatal crashes.


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    Title :

    Safety Belt Use Laws: Evaluation of Primary Enforcement and Other Provisions


    Publication date :

    1995


    Size :

    114 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English