Police to Step up Enforcement of Seat Belts During Click it or Ticket Campaign
Thursday, May 18, 2017
The campaign runs until May 29.
During that time, law enforcement will promote seat belt use through increased traffic enforcement.
“The simple act of buckling up will give you a fighting chance in the event of a crash – increasing your chances of surviving by at least fifty percent. We’re asking all drivers to protect themselves by wearing a seatbelt on every trip – short or long, day and night – and to keep their eyes on the road,” said Jeff Larason, Director of the Highway Safety Division.
Seat Belt Usage Rate
The national seat belt usage rate is 90%, while the Massachusetts seat belt usage rate is 78%.
Massachusetts seat belt usage is significantly lower than the national average – 78 percent compared to 90 percent, according to the state’s annual seat belt observation study.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 64% of the 172 people killed in motor vehicle crashes on Massachusetts roads in 2015 were known to be unrestrained.
Seatbelts saved an estimated 72 lives in Massachusetts in 2015, according to NHTSA, and an additional 41 deaths could have been prevented if seatbelt usage was at 100%.
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