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Myths & Facts About Seat Belts

Seat belts are the most effective safety feature on vehicles; however, nearly one in five Americans fail to buckle up.

I don’t need to wear a seatbelt when driving at slow speeds or on short trips.

Most crash deaths occur within 25 miles of home and at speeds of less than 40 mph.

If I wear a seat belt, I might get trapped in my car if it catches on fire or becomes submerged under water.

Crashes involving fire or water occur in less than 0.5% of all crashes. The greatest danger to occupants is from the impact of the crash itself.

If I don’t wear a seat belt I’m not affecting anyone but myself.

Deaths and injuries that result from non-use of seat belts cost everyone in the form of higher insurance premiums, increased medical costs, property damage, and loss of productivity.

I don’t need to wear a seat belt because my vehicle has air bags.

Air bags are designed to work in combination with seat belts. Wearing a seat belt helps properly position you and other vehicle occupants to maximize the benefits of the air bags.

I might be saved if I’m thrown from a crash.

Being thrown to safety in a crash is virtually impossible. Your best chance for survival is to be securely held in place by the seat belt.

65%

Seat belts can reduce your risk of injury or death by up to 65%

12 MPH

Fatal injuries to unrestrained motorists have occurred when traveling as slow as 12 MPH

54%

of motor vehicle deaths were unrestrained last year in Kentucky

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