Seatbelt laws?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Butler Pa
Not having seatbelts or not using them if you have them is plain idiotic. In an impact, you become a projectile bouncing around the inside of the car or exiting an open door. Why would you want to risk that? If seatbelts weren't a good thing, why would they have them in racing cars?
In Pennsylvania, at the same time they made seat belts mandatory, they also made motorcycle helmets non-mandatory. Explain that logic to me!
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Uxbridge Ontario
I truly don't understand why we are even having this thread. Seatbelts are manditory in Ontario if they were in the car on day of manufacture. Yes, you can do what every you want however you suffer all the consequences. However I don't want to pay more taxes for health care in Ontario just to pay for your stupid mistake when you flew through your windshield or ended up being ejected from your car hurting yourself. Seat belts save lives and reduce injury and I for one have gone to enough funerals in my early teens for my friends that were killed because they weren't wearing seatbelts or helmets for that matter. Give it up guys on this bull around it is my life, its not, you have friends, family etc that are left with the sorry after your gone and for what because you were to pig headed and you had a attitude. What a pile of you know what.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 866
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From: Iowa
You are right about seat belts, etc ............ federal mandates and for the years the shoulder strap was option .... if the vehicle came out with it from the manufacturers, you are obilgated to wear it and wear it they way it was designed to be used. I personally think the safety system is uncomfortable, but after 33 years in law enforcement ........ seat belts do safe lives ...... not in every occasion will it happen ........... some people say "if I had been wearing it, I would have gotten hurt" ...... nobody can say either way, unless you are silly enough to be a test dummy.
Stay Safe & Enjoy
Pro
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: waterloo ontario
http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE...=&lang=_e.html
government of ontario seat belt law as of jan 1/76
"Since January 1, 1976, when Ontario became the first province in Canada
with a mandatory seatbelt law, we have been a leader in North America when it
comes to road safety," said Cansfield
put it on
government of ontario seat belt law as of jan 1/76
"Since January 1, 1976, when Ontario became the first province in Canada
with a mandatory seatbelt law, we have been a leader in North America when it
comes to road safety," said Cansfield
put it on
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Grand Haven MI
Cheating Death...or serious injury....
I am not usually one to stand up on a soap box and preech (except to my kids, of course). But I was a Paramedic for 23 yrs. and have seen many, many car accidents. Yep, I have seen some wrecks where we're driving up on the scene stating to one another in the rig..."He's dead." And the guy's over talking to a cop or something with a small cut on his arm or something.
In contrast, a few hrs. later you get on the scene of a possible "Property damage accident." only to find a driver of a car that was rear ended at a slow rate of speed, Guppy breathing with a head injury from the dash or windshield, only to die shortly after, or (IMO) wind up in a Nursing Home forever with a brain injury. A nice plant for the relatives to come and visit once ina while.
If that sounds harsh, it's meant to. Why in the name of all that care about you; would you want to gamble with the odds? Your call, I guess. Good luck with that
In contrast, a few hrs. later you get on the scene of a possible "Property damage accident." only to find a driver of a car that was rear ended at a slow rate of speed, Guppy breathing with a head injury from the dash or windshield, only to die shortly after, or (IMO) wind up in a Nursing Home forever with a brain injury. A nice plant for the relatives to come and visit once ina while.
If that sounds harsh, it's meant to. Why in the name of all that care about you; would you want to gamble with the odds? Your call, I guess. Good luck with that
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 30,995
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From: Ontario
For some reason lost in the mists of time those seats are not 1974 and the frames lack shoulder belt pass-throughs. I will be completing that shoulder belt retro-fit soon with new and correct seatback frames.
Last edited by Paul L; Jun 11, 2008 at 08:00 PM.
Instructor
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 118
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From: Pittsburgh Pa
I think it should be up to the individual if he/she wants to wear a seat belt/helmet. They are adults after all. It's as simple as this- get in an accident wearing a seatbelt/helmet, insurance pays your medical bills. Get in an accident w/o a seatbelt/helmet, pay the bill yourself-if you're lucky enough to still be alive! End of insurance hikes because of people who don't care about their safety. End of police harassing people and writing tickets for something so stupid!!! Oh wait, what am I saying...."The man" needs some kind of lame excuse for screwing us out of our hard earned money! ! !
Last edited by flameorangevette; Jun 11, 2008 at 05:24 PM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Sydney
Seat belts and good tires, never drive without them.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 173
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From: New york New york
I CONCUR !!
Your ride originally came with this "option" for a reason,
I've been in two bad accidents one on a M.C. the other
as a pedestrian, plus countless dumb acts wrecking fine
cars as a youth !
MY ADVISE PUT THEM IN AND WEAR THEM .. PLEASE !!!
Your ride originally came with this "option" for a reason,
I've been in two bad accidents one on a M.C. the other
as a pedestrian, plus countless dumb acts wrecking fine
cars as a youth !
MY ADVISE PUT THEM IN AND WEAR THEM .. PLEASE !!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,038
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From: Denver, CO
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
i dont think we should be ticketed for it.. it should be a choice.
that being said, i feel ridiculous if im not wearing mine.. especially during moments when the car "accidentally" goes faster than it should. huggin corners and huggin the seat. im glad i have mine
that being said, i feel ridiculous if im not wearing mine.. especially during moments when the car "accidentally" goes faster than it should. huggin corners and huggin the seat. im glad i have mine
Last edited by joshtried; Jun 18, 2008 at 12:27 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Arlington texas
Also, if you aren't wearing a seatbelt the likelyhood of you losing control of your vehicle during an accident while you are bouncing around the inside of a car and injuring others is increased. So the safety of others is also weighed in on making you wear the seatbelt.
Basically thats all it boils down to.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Western Burbs of Chicago Illinois
And to put things into perspective, the impact of a 25mph crash is about the same as falling from 21 feet, just over 2 stories, on to the ground.
To those that say, "Hey, its my life, my choice", that's just selfish. Your family and friends get to cope with you being severely injured, or don't their feelings matter?
To those that say, "Hey, its my life, my choice", that's just selfish. Your family and friends get to cope with you being severely injured, or don't their feelings matter?
Drifting
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,480
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From: Circleville Ohio
Vader Vette
Just My op but when the race car drivers around the world quit wearing theres Ill quit wearing mine .Got pulled over coming out of Michigan Raceway this weekend .stopped to get gas and after I get back in the motor home i take a couple of seconds to get my whell dropped and get rolling then I snap it on . when he pulled me over I had it on he said when you went by it didnt look like you had it on I right out I said I Didnt he looked floored that I told the truth then I told him when the racecar drivers dont wear theres i quit wearing mine he said good Job Gave Me A warrning and away I went .The guys on the CB said every person they pull over gets the ticket ,I must have floored him when I told him the truth. so just wear it.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Schererville IN
Just My op but when the race car drivers around the world quit wearing theres Ill quit wearing mine .Got pulled over coming out of Michigan Raceway this weekend .stopped to get gas and after I get back in the motor home i take a couple of seconds to get my whell dropped and get rolling then I snap it on . when he pulled me over I had it on he said when you went by it didnt look like you had it on I right out I said I Didnt he looked floored that I told the truth then I told him when the racecar drivers dont wear theres i quit wearing mine he said good Job Gave Me A warrning and away I went .The guys on the CB said every person they pull over gets the ticket ,I must have floored him when I told him the truth. so just wear it.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lewisburg WV
thegazman
You are right it depends on the year. 1966 and newer cars were required to have seat belts and law enforcement officers know that. They deal with it everyday. Try telling an officer your 1975 car didn't come with seat belts and he's going to smile while writing you a ticket.
Drifting
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From: San diego ca