I think that everyone over the age of sixteen should wear seatbelts but should not be required to wear them by law. I also think that there should be child restraint laws. I think that people over the age sixteen are old enough to make the decision for themselves. I believe seat belt laws infringe on personal freedom. Choosing to use or not to use a seat belt should be the individual's decision.

Those who are unable to make these choices for themselves should be required to wear the "safety"equipment and the people in charge of their care must certainly be held responsible if they are not properly secure, those who are able to make these decisions for themselves should be allowed to do so (shedoni).

New Hampshire is the only state with

Why do people choose not to wear seat belts? Some reasons may be that people don't like it when other people tell them what to do. We might be saved if we are thrown clear of the vehicle. Some choose not to wear them because they are really uncomfortable. Some choose not to wear a seat belt because they are not traveling far and because they are driving at a slow speed.

Seat belts save lives. One way that seat belts save lives is by helping you and others avoid getting hurt in the accident. Seat belts will hold you in place on the seat and helps you maintain control when you swerve out of the way of something. The Nebraska police officers cannot pull you over if you are not wearing a seat belt. If they pull you over for some other reason and notice you do not have your seatbelt on, the fine will be an additional $25. I don't agree with this rule but I do think it is helping people to understand that wearing a seat belt is very important. "Seat belt use should be personal choice, not law" (Lisa Chizek).

In 1998, 2,009 children up to the age 15 died and 320,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes. Nearly six out of every ten children who died were unbelted (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Many Nebraskan cities have cites where they can show you how to properly use a child restraint seat, such as the local Fire Department.

Seat belts became a standard feature in cars in 1964. In 1967, front seatbelts became mandatory in all cars except for the ones built before 1967 and shoulder belts became mandatory in 1968 (lemurzone.com).

Air bags are a great invention, but without seat belts, they are almost useless. The seat belt keeps you in place so that you don't just slide under the air bag. Also, without the seat belt, you will be thrown around inside of the car or you could be ejected.

Perhaps a mandatory law should be kept in place for children under 16 to wear seat belts. Parents should keep their children safe, but after you can make an educated decision, that seat belts should be an option. Rights such as freedom of speech and religion are given, but why not freedom of seat belts. We must all take responsibility for our own safety.

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