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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. |
The government makes money off people not wearing seatbelts when they issue them tickets for it.
I kinda understand the tax thing as a reason being why seatbelts are required, but when it comes down to it all I think it's just like doing drugs and prostitution (but not as big as them). The reason drugs are illegal is because of how much money the government makes off of arresting people who use/sell drugs and or prostituion. If they become legal, there goes all that money. Same thing w/ seatbelts. They ticket/fine you for not wearing it, therefore they get more money.
I dont understand IL at all.. helmets are not required but now they have this huge "Click it or Ticket" campaign for seatbelts, and cops are out watching for people who dont have seatbelts. Kinda like how they'll sit there and watch for speeders, but now their watching for people who don't have on their seatbelts.