What is the law regarding seat belts?
The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning and the U.S. Department of Transportation say, “Safety belts save lives!” They cite the following statistics: On average, nearly four Michigan motorists are killed every day in traffic crashes, and 400 more are injured. In Michigan, a traffic crash is reported once every one minute, 26 seconds. Crashes cost Michigan citizens more than $3 billion per year! Approximately 54% of all crashes occur in urban areas, but 63% of all traffic deaths occur in rural areas. In Michigan, it is estimated that more than $750 million is spent each year on medical costs due to the non-use of safety belts. Nearly $1.5 billion of income is lost each year in Michigan due to the non-use of safety belts.
