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U.S. State Seat-Belt Laws & Penalties: 2025 Snapshot Why buckling up matters. A properly worn lap-and-shoulder belt cuts the risk of fatal injury by 45 % in cars and 60 % in pickups, SUVs and vans. In 2024, seat belts saved nearly 15 000 American lives, yet 56 % of occupants killed in night-time crashes were unrestrained.1 Primary vs. Secondary Enforcement … Continue reading “U.S. State Seat-Belt Laws & Penalties: 2025 Snapshot”