Results tagged “seatbelt”

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    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, only 67% of Bay Staters are likely to use seatbelts. Only, New Hampshire has a lower belt-usage rate, not to mention no mandatory seat belt law at all. Despite a rash of accidents and a crash-filled holiday weekend, lots of residents don't bother with seat belts. The Globe compiled some great excuses, too, like "they scratch you" or you only need them on highways or "Police should not be able to tell me whether to wear a seat belt." The Globe also discussed Beatriz Fuentes whose daughter, Natalie DeLeon, was not wearing a seat belt when she was killed in 2006 car accident. more ›

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