Over Christmas Break, GSU sophomore Michael Davis was riding as a passenger in a friend's car. He had temporarily forgotten to put on his seatbelt, but remembered as the car passed a police car. Approximately one mile later, the car Davis was riding in was pulled over by two police cars and a third car came in to assist. Davis was ticketed for not wearing his seatbelt, but the driver was not ticketed for any violations. Safety belts keep the head and face from making contact with the steering wheel, windshield and dashboard.
Safety belts prevent occupants from colliding with each other.
Safety belts spread the stopping force widely across the strong part of the body. Safety belts help the driver maintain vehicle control. Safety belts keep occupants from being ejected out of the car. Drivers not wearing seat belts are 4 times as likely to die in a crash as are secured drivers. Accidents are the leading cause of death among people ages 1 to 44.