AN EXAMINATION OF ISSUES SURROUNDING MANDATORY SAFETY BELT USE

This section of the report examines what happens to the human body in a motor vehicle accident, how to prevent the human collision, the resistance to seat belts, the case for occupant restraint laws, the social and economic costs of accidents, foreign experiences with occupant restraint laws, and philosophical, legal, and social issues related to occupant restraint laws. Passive restraints and the need for safety belt laws are also discussed.