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It's about more than just belts.

Most all of us agree that they're a Good Idea (tm); but are they worth sending people to jail for (not wearing) is the question?


I kind of agree there. I live in a country where a seatbelt is simply a part of life. It's an automatic action whenever I get in a car to put the seatbelt on. Is it really that much effort to wear a seatbelt? No. Does it hinder you while driving? No.

The US is known for not wearing seatbelts. I think I remember reading somewhere that some European cars even have their airbags adjusted to inflate slower because people don't wear seatbelts.

It's a fine line on how you enforce wearing of seatbelts. Here I think it's 3 points (out of 12) and a $250 fine. So not wearing one carries a considerable fine and could even cost you your licence.

At the end of the day though, this guy chose to not wear a seatbelt and that choice probably cost him his life.
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Christian
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