Enforcement of Seat-Belt Law Saves Lives
Seat belt enforcements are typically either primary or secondary offenses. Primary Offense: not wearing a seat belt is cause enough for a driver to be pulled over and ticketed. Secondary Offense: a driver must be pulled over for another offense; however, if not wearing a seat belt, a ...
We all know the saying in Texas," Click it or ticket". According toKXAN, you better not think that reference is just a cute way for Texans to make sure to buckle up. From May 22 until June 4 law enforcement officers, all across the great state of Texas are, making sure that the ...
Numerous reports have documented a lower prevalence of seat belt use among blacks in the United States, compared with whites. Limited data suggest that black–white disparities in states with primary seat belt laws (motorists can be stopped and cited solely for violating a seat belt law) are le...
It was found that the population-weighted belt use averages about 45% in belt law states. Belt usage is higher in primary enforcement states, and lower where a secondary enforcement prevails. Regardless of the enforcement status, belt usage is low when the enforcement level is low. 展开 ...
“I worked the scenes of many crashes as a former law enforcement officer,” said Bob Tipton, the program's director. "I have seen too many people literally pay for not using a seat belt, with their lives. The risk just isn’t worth it.” ...
police officers do not stop persons in vehicles for failing to use a seat belt. This is called a secondary seat-belt law. In West Virginia, for example, Section 17C-15-49 of West Virginia Code states, "Enforcement … shall be accomplished only as a secondary action when a driver of a ...
You have to wear your seat belt when you're driving a car or riding in the front seat. This is the law in every state except New Hampshire. That's right, in the Live Free or Die state, you can wear it or not; it's totally up to you. ...
A recent systematic literature review found that primary enforcement laws are more effective at increasing seat belt use than secondary laws in the United States. This report reexamines the studies included in the systematic review to explore whether the benefits of a primary law differ based on: ...
Shoulder belt use in four states with belt use laws In the three states in which post-law observations were made more than once, belt use declined from the levels seen in the first month; rates ... AF Williams,JK Wells,AK Lund - 《Accident Analysis & Prevention》 被引量: 54发表: 1987...