In areas with no sidewalk, walk as far off the roadway as possible. Remember to walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic. Obey all traffic signs and signals. Children should be discouraged from playing on driveways and sidewalks near the roadway. Studies show seat belts do save lives and reduce injuries during crashes.
Seat belts work with air bags to protect occupants.
Air bags alone are not enough to safeguard occupants. More than 2,000 unbuckled drivers and front seat passengers died on New Jersey's roadways in the past 10 years. Approximately 700 unbuckled drivers and front seat passengers were thrown out of their vehicles during crashes and killed in the past 10 years. Applies to all passenger vehicles that are required to be equipped with seatbelts. Applies to drivers and front seat passengers.