[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

Here is something that I posted earlier in the thread regarding seatbelt statistics:

Fatalities and accidents involving those not wearing seat belts costs the U.S. approximately $20 billion per year. Of that cost, 74% of the tab is paid for by the public.
[NHTSA, Traffic Safety Facts Overview, 2001]


Now can anyone tell me how the government MAKES money off people NOT wearing their seatbelts? Not only does it cost the government it costs us taxpayers as well. People can do what they choose to do but the argument that the government makes money off of us not wearing seatbelts or that you have just as much risk of dying being stuck in the car with your seatbelt on as you do being ejected from the car with not wearing your seatbelt is not supported by facts. Sorry I am agree with SissaYSU this topic gets me a little fired up. Also, in the state of Maryland you are required a helmet, which I agree with those who say it makes no sense that you have to wear your seatbelt and not have to wear a helmet.....you should have to and want to do both.

Good post.