The problem with the personal choice model is that the only proven cause of raising seatbelt use beyond the people who would normally use them is punitive legislation. Information campaigns have very little effect, fines have a significant effect.
Sadly, it's not just the person not wearing the seatbelt who is making the choice with their own body; it's everyone they hit while they are functioning as a projectile. Though as one of my medico friends says, we need to find organ donors somewhere. She's a bit harsh ...
And god, do not get me started on Jeeps! The current crop with the solid bodies are decent enough, but the types we had in the 70s were lethal. I'll never forget being in a soft-topped one watching the indents as the lioness on top of it rolled over to sun her other side. Yes, if you're going to drive a car like that, definitely the Swiss Army in the pocket optional extra!
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Sadly, it's not just the person not wearing the seatbelt who is making the choice with their own body; it's everyone they hit while they are functioning as a projectile. Though as one of my medico friends says, we need to find organ donors somewhere. She's a bit harsh ...
And god, do not get me started on Jeeps! The current crop with the solid bodies are decent enough, but the types we had in the 70s were lethal. I'll never forget being in a soft-topped one watching the indents as the lioness on top of it rolled over to sun her other side. Yes, if you're going to drive a car like that, definitely the Swiss Army in the pocket optional extra!