Seat belt legislation

Mandating Seat Belt Usage vs. Freedom of Choice SOC120: Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibilities 1 How do you feel when you are told what you will or will not do? You may be told that it is for your own good, but who has the right to decide what is or is not good for you? After all who knows you better than you do? This brings me to the topic of my discussion. Even though there are some statistics that may show a lower rate of injury or death if you wear a

transportation. Earlier cars, were not built keeping in mind passenger safety. This led to lot of fatal accidents, where many drivers and front seat passengers lost their lives. The invention of the seat belt has dramatically improved passenger safety. The seat belt is a safety device designed to retract and secure a driver or passenger in a vehicle to their seat. It was first patented by an American inventor, Edward J. Claghorn in 1885. In the early 50s many car companies started offering seatbelts

The struggle for freedom has existed since the beginning of civilization. When creating a nation, leaders must decide who has power, and how much power they should have. But where is the balance between an excess of freedom and insufficient freedom? Two societies shall be compared: North Korea and Somalia. North Koreans have little liberty to do what they choose. The government denies human rights and allows citizens to starve, whilst using wealth better spent on its citizens to grow military might

People should not have to wear helmets because non-helmet usage dose not cost the government more money then helmet usage in a crash there is no difference between injuries with a helmet and without a helmet, and a helmet limits personal freedom. Living in Wisconsin we see see many motorcyclist ride without helmets many non motorcyclist think that that rider is irresponsible or he has a death wish and that they are costing them more money in there taxes thats just not true many motorcyclist have

Government interference was first introduced under the automobile industry dating back to the very early 1900s, with a large topic that many people miss when going back into history: the safety of it all. We, the population of today, are given the ability to drive up to 85mph without thinking twice about it, our only focus being on the destination. This is recompensed to the drivers of the twenty-first century through the technical advances in firm laws, better drivers-education systems, and safer

Recognition dawned and Amanda smiled. “That’s right, I wonder how she’s coming with that plan.” “See, you already have something to look forward to.” Tyreece took his hand off the wheel to gently squeeze Amanda’s thigh. Amanda settled back into the leather seat. “I’m sorry, again, for last night.” “Amanda, I’ve told you and told you, there’s no need to apologize. I know I don’t understand why you’re so afraid of the dark, I do get that it runs deep.” “That’s part of the problem,” she said and rubbed her forehead

     States across the nation have seat belt laws in place that make it a requirement for drivers and passengers in vehicles that are being operated on public streets to wear some sort of safety belt. In 1998, 41,471 people were killed in 6,334,000 reported motor vehicle accidents in the United States. Seat belts are estimated to save 9,500 lives each year, and statistics show a higher degree of seat-belt use in states that aggressively enforce seat belt laws. The laws, as well as the punishments

Importance of a Seat belt There are many factors that are included in a vehicle to keep everyone safe. One of these, is the seat belt. Safety comes first when someone gets in a vehicle. Seat belts save the lives of many people everyday. When seat belts were invented, they were put into every vehicle to keep people from flying out a window when involved in a wreck. There are statistics that show that wearing a seat belt decreases the possibility of being injured to the point of death. A seat belt is a long

Whenever people ask, “If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?” I always replied with “adventurous.” I was always down for anything; skydiving, scuba diving, or just sightseeing in general, never have I ever regretted any of my decisions, little did I know that in the next ten hours, all of that would change. “Matt don’t forget to take your inhaler with you sweetie.” said my mom. Yeah I know, it's pretty lame how I started off so cool and daring then ended with my mom bringing

Do you know that every hour someone dies in crash simply from not buckling his or her seat belt and you can be a victim if you don’t simple buckle it when you get in your car? Thesis-statement: Today I will try to persuade you that the first thing you have to do after sitting in your car is buckling your seat belt. Credibility Statement: While investigating for this speech I confirmed that using a seat belt do save lives and also prevent you of serious injuries if you are victim of an accident