“The odds of death in a head-on crash are three times greater for unbelted back-seat passengers… even greater than for the driver.”
    Center for Transportation Injury Research, State University of New York

“…800 lives and 65,000 injuries could be prevented annually (in the United States) if 95% of rear passengers simply used their belt.”
    Center for Transportation Injury Research, State University of New York

“13 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, currently have primary laws requiring seat belt use in all seating positions.”

“Unbelted crash victims have medical bills 50% higher than belted victims – society bears 74% of the cost through increased insurance premiums, taxes and health care costs.”
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

“Children riding with unbelted adults are much less likely to be buckled up.”
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

“Knowing that teens continue to crash… (and) their violations nearly double after they graduate from restricted to full license, ensuring that everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained – even adults – is essential.”
     New Jersey Teen Driver Study Commission Report, March 2008