Vermont is cracking down on seat belt use.

Wearing a seat belt isn’t just a good idea, it’s the law in Vermont. So if you think you’ve seen more police out writing a lot more tickets lately—you’re not just imagining it. Every branch of law enforcement, every jurisdiction takes public safety very seriously, and that includes seat belts. For a very good reason—when you stop to consider that 65% of highway fatalities weren’t wearing seat belts, then you understand why it’s a statewide priority. And a secondary offence law which adds additional fines.
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Approximately 62% of highway fatalities weren’t wearing seat belts.
18% of all drivers and passengers do not wear seat belts regularly.
Seat belt use is the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries.
For people, ages
2-24, motor vehicle crashes are currently the leading cause of death.
In 2007, Vermonters saw its highest rate of seat belt use and its lowest fatality rate.
Unrestrained children are 4 times more likely to die in a crash than restrained children.
You can be pulled over and ticketed if any child under the age of 16 is not restrained properly.
Children under age 8 must be in a safety seat.
Children age 8 to age 16 must be in a safety seat or seat belt, whichever fits correctly.
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Enforcement Increases

Vermont is cracking down on drivers not wearing seat belts with increased enforcement to reduce highway fatalities. More than 50% of vehicle occupants killed in crashes were not wearing a safety belt. Research shows it's nine times safer to wear your safety belt. With a new emphasis this year on convincing more motorists to buckle up - day and night.
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