take more young lives than all types of crime combined. In 1996 more than 1,500

people lost their lives from traffic crashes on Michigan roadways, and nearly 60% of

those who died were not wearing safety belts! ( Yates, 84 & 85). Buckling up is such

a simple thing to do, it only takes two seconds to buckle up, and no other single action has as much life-saving potential.

The opposing side of wearing seat belts say that a standard safety belt law

infringes on freedom of choice. They say it infringes on freedom of choice because they should decide whether on not they should wear seat belts. The opposing side feels that if the police give out tickets for not wearing a seat belt then they are going

In Michigan it is a state law to have to wear your seat belt. According to Christopher Clarady the seat belt has to be worn properly. The proper way to wear a seat belt is over the shoulder and across the abdomen. If it is not properly worn you can be ticketed. Chris knows this because he was ticketed for wearing it under his arm. His fine consisted of $40.00. Not wearing your seat belt correctly is the same as not wearing it at all.

A standard safety belt law is no more intrusive of your personal freedom than

involved in an automobile accident. Use your seatbelt. The life you save may be your own.

occupants were ejected, compared to 21% of unrestrained occupants. Safety belts offer protection against injuries in rollovers, head on crashes, side or rear impacts. When wearing a seat belt

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