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[newsblaze]

You might think that with 95.7% of seat belt usage, police would be happy, but that isn't so.
Adult usage is more than that figure. The problem is that teens have a much lower usage rate and they are most at risk because of their inexperience and driving habits.

Story: Folsom Police Crack Down on Buckling Up

[old soldier]

the value of seat belts is so proven that any teenager who doesn't realize this and use the belts should live with the consequences.

in a way its a form of culling of the herd, only the most stupic ones refuse the belts and if they die in an accident, they won't be reproducing.

I would like to see 30 days jail time for non usage

[ducky]

I guess they don't show those films in driver's ed anymore that show what your face looks like after going through a windshield or eating your steering wheel. I know as a teen that made me remember to buckle up.

[MSgt]

the value of seat belts is so proven that any teenager who doesn't realize this and use the belts should live with the consequences.

in a way its a form of culling of the herd, only the most stupic ones refuse the belts and if they die in an accident, they won't be reproducing.

I would like to see 30 days jail time for non usage

Geeze, remember when seat belts (lap belts) first came out? We all thought who the heck is going to use those? Now I can't imagine not wearing them.

Buckle up for safety, BUCKLE UP!
Buckle up for safety ALWAYS BUCKLE UP!
keep your mind at ease
in the driver seat
Buckle up for safety EVERYBODY BUCKLE UP!

If you're in your car
Traveling near or far
Buckle up for safety EVERYBODY BUCKLE UP!


Pull your seatbelt snug
Give an extra tug
Buckle up for safety EVERYBODY BUCKLE UP!

[Darthvader]

You might think that with 95.7% of seat belt usage, police would be happy, but that isn't so.
Adult usage is more than that figure. The problem is that teens have a much lower usage rate and they are most at risk because of their inexperience and driving habits.

Story: Folsom Police Crack Down on Buckling Up

What a shock, teens doing something stupid!

I'm sure a few of the smart teens on the forum will say "Hey, don't lump us all together in your bashing" even when the stats show they aren't buckling up. Probably eating too many brownies from that upstanding young man at Folsom High to worry about using a seat belt.

[Andrea V]

no seatbelt, should have heavy fines and maybe license suspension.... but not jail time....

*I* do not want tax $$$ going to putting away people for not trying harder to keep THEMSELVES alive.

[Bill Z]

no seatbelt, should have heavy fines and maybe license suspension.... but not jail time....

*I* do not want tax $$$ going to putting away people for not trying harder to keep THEMSELVES alive.

I agree with you, jail time isn't the solution, loss of driving privileges is a much better way to go especially mixed in with a dent to the ol' pocketbook.

And let's get back to mandatory viewing of the classics

CLASSIC DRIVER EDUCATIONAL FILMS
Signal 30 (released 1959)

On October 16, 1959, Signal 30 became the first documented driver education film ever to be released. Its name was derived from a police radio code for "an accident with injuries." Signal 30 mirrored the sensibilities of other educational films released during the Eisenhower era with hyped footage of in-your-face consequences for careless and deviant behavior. And even though it lasted only 13 minutes, it was an instant hit on the school circuit.

Mechanized Death (released 1961)

This jewel featured 28 minutes of carnage and gore. Despite the endless graphic footage of blood drenched faces lifelessly wedged through spidered windshields, the narrator's overly dire voice added a comical element, creating the expectation that at any moment he was also going to begin lecturing on the dangers of VD, marijuana and Russia's impending Communist invasion.

Wheels of Tragedy (released 1963)

Buoyed by the success of the first two films, Wayman took generous creative license by meshing staged reenactments with real accident footage.

In one reenacted scene, a cocksure driver named Frank ignores the desperate pleas of his girlfriend to slow down with the assurance, "Everybody goes over the speed limit sometimes." Predictably, seconds later both of are seen screaming as their car tragically plummets off of the edge of a hairpin turn. This is then followed by real aftermath footage of a car that tumbled down an embankment.

Wheels of Tragedy rates as the true pinnacle of driver training films. And though its intent is serious Wheels of Tragedy, in today's eyes, comes across as Saturday Night Live worthy.

Highway of Agony (released 1969)

This film is the last great driver education scare flick by Wayman. After Carrier or Killer (a driving film devoted to truckers) and The Third Killer (a far-reaching film that touched on heart disease, cancer and traffic accidents) received tepid response, Wayman returned to the roots of his hit-formula with graphic accident footage, staged driving scenarios, and plenty of awful mood-setting background music.

[old soldier]

what ever happened to the tradition of putting people in stocks for a few hours. I know when I was a kid there were pictures in the history books of it being done maybe by the pilgrims.

with old town being revitalized that could be quite a tourist attraction. you could put a sign in front of the person saying, seat belt violator, or cell phone use, or california stop sign violation

if the water situation stays the way it is we could also add water waster to the group.

but being put in stocks would be bad for the self esteem so it probably won't fly.

[MSgt]

what ever happened to the tradition of putting people in stocks for a few hours. I know when I was a kid there were pictures in the history books of it being done maybe by the pilgrims.

with old town being revitalized that could be quite a tourist attraction. you could put a sign in front of the person saying, seat belt violator, or cell phone use, or california stop sign violation

if the water situation stays the way it is we could also add water waster to the group.

but being put in stocks would be bad for the self esteem so it probably won't fly.

Perfect addition to old town Folsom. It could go in on the walkway in front of Old Europe: