seat belt law
Restraint use requirement
A seat belt law is legislation requiring vehicle occupants to wear seat belts.
Most jurisdictions have some form of seat belt law, though enforcement varies.
Primary enforcement allows police to stop vehicles solely for seat belt violations; secondary enforcement means officers can only cite violations during stops for other reasons.
The state upgraded to a primary seat belt law after studies showed it saves lives.
- buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
- clickBrief sharp noise
- restraintControl over impulses
- airbagVehicle collision cushion
- crashSudden violent impact
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