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Why Should We Buckle Up?

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Safety belt facts: Properly worn safety belts reduce risk of

moderate to critical injury by 50%. Unbuckled crash victims have 50% higher

medical costs. Society pays 85% of medical costs of

crash victims.

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Buckling Up from 1975-2001: 147,246 lives saved 3.8 million injuries prevented $585 billion saved

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In 2003: 43,220 people died in motor vehicle

crashes. 58% of those killed in passenger

vehicles were unrestrained.

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Safety Belts Do Work!

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Belts Must Be Worn Correctly

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Improving Belt Fit

Recline back of seat

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Air Bags

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Safety Belts save lives andmoney.$50 billion annually

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What can I do? Educate Support

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