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Passenger SafetyTexas Cooperative Extension

in cooperation with

Texas Department of Transportation

Occupant Protection

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Occupant ProtectionOccupant Protection

Why Should We Buckle Up?


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.



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



In 2003: 43,220 people died in motor vehicle

crashes. 58% of those killed in passenger

vehicles were unrestrained.



Safety Belts Do Work!



Belts Must Be Worn Correctly



Improving Belt Fit

Recline back of seat



Air Bags



Safety Belts save lives andmoney.$50 billion annually



What can I do? Educate Support


