Adkins said the decline in seat belt use is “kind of nuts” but that other factors are more understandable, considering the early pandemic days let some people feel free to drive poorly.

Source: https://ncnewsline.com/2023/11/13/less-driving-but-more-deaths-spike-in-traffic-fatalities-puzzles-lawmakers/

ALAN JOHN BECKETT, aged 39, of Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, not wearing a seat belt, defective tyre; fined £440, surcharge £176, costs £90, three points.

Source: https://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/news/crime/whos-been-in-court-from-northampton-daventry-towcester-grange-park-brixworth-silverstone-paulerspury-4267219

Any EV driver will tell you it’s far more energy efficient to use a car’s heated seats than blasting warm air into the cabin—and soon they may well be turning their heated seat belt on, too.

Source: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/the-best-cars-rides-and-auto-tech-of-ces-2023

British police issued Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with a fine on Friday for travelling in the backseat of a car without wearing his seat belt while filming a social media clip, a potentially embarrassing blow as he tries to revive his party’s fortunes.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/morning-digest-january-21-2023/article66414983.ece

But some experts say widespread adoption of the boxes may require a dramatic cultural change akin to the revolution in seat belt use.

Source: https://www.greeleytribune.com/2023/03/27/the-largest-source-of-stolen-guns-parked-cars-3/

Davis, who wasn’t wearing a seat belt, was taken by ambulance to the hospital.

Source: https://www.mcall.com/2023/03/28/hamburg-woman-72-dies-route-61-crash-berks/

Federal officials have long urged states to implement seat belt requirements on school buses, but only nine states have done so.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/very-few-states-require-school-buses-to-have-seat-belts

From May 22 through June 4, law enforcement agencies across the nation will be taking part in the seat belt mobilization campaign.

Source: https://www.thevistapress.com/memorial-day-weekend-dui-patrols-patrullas-de-dui-de-fin-de-semana-del-dia-de-los-caidos/

Having a statement from a physician that a seat belt is excused for a medical reason.

Source: https://newstalk1290.com/ixp/62/p/texas-seatbelt-exemptions/

He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with drink-driving, disqualified driving, and two counts of having a passenger over 16-years-old not wearing a seat belt.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8223437/canberra-man-charged-with-drink-driving-for-the-11th-time/?src=rss

He was wearing a seat belt.

Source: https://www.kjan.com/index.php/2023/01/2-fatal-crashes-in-iowa-tuesday-2/

In addition to DWI checkpoints and patrols, Troopers will be watching for distracted drivers, seat belt violations, and drivers who don't move over for emergency vehicles.

Source: https://wibx950.com/ixp/39/p/extra-new-york-state-police-christmas-season/

Maloney said some of the common mistakes technicians see include not properly securing the car seat, using both the seat belt and lower anchor straps to secure the seat, and using aftermarket products such as mirrors and toys to hang on the seat’s handle.

Source: https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/plum-ems-to-host-car-seat-safety-check-at-holiday-park-vfd/

Passengers caught failing to wear a seat belt when one is available can be fined £100.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64353054?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sherard Phillips, 39, failure to wear seat belt — pleaded guilty, fined $25.

Source: https://www.harlanenterprise.net/2023/01/03/harlan-county-courthouse-news-16/

“The advice remains that if you break down in a live lane and can’t exit the vehicle safely via the passenger seat, you should keep your seat belt on, put on hazard lights and other lights and dial 999. It is an emergency.

Source: https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-motorways-new-emergency-areas-28294144

The mother-of-two feels 'lucky' her and Sullivan are okay but has warned other expectant parents to be more cautious when driving and to wear an adaptable seat belt to protect your abdomen.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12607399/Mother-seatbelt-warning-parents-horror-car-crash-38-weeks-pregnant.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The officer notes that the driver’s seat belt could be moved freely, suggesting that Lara was once again in violation of the seat belt law.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/12/boston-city-councilor-kendra-lara-clocked-at-more-than-double-speed-limit-before-jamaica-plain-crash/

The officer notes that the driver’s seat belt could be moved freely, suggesting that Lara was once again in violation of the seat belt law.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/12/boston-city-councilor-kendra-lara-clocked-at-more-than-double-speed-limit-before-jamaica-plain-crash/

"The old way of monitoring fleets was to create a scorecard to monitor brake wear and tear, how much you speed, you didn’t have your seat belt on,etc," said Branch.

Source: https://oakvillenews.org/news/taking-car-of-business-telematics-and-the-transportation-ind/