Abstract
The use of safety belts and child safety seats is a proven means of reducing injuries to motor vehicle occupants involved in traffic crashes. The objective of the survey summarized in this report was to establish a statewide safety belt usage rate in Kentucky for 2017. This rate can be compared to those determined from previous surveys. The 2017 statewide survey documents the continued increase in usage associated with the change in the law to allow primary enforcement and related education and enforcement.
Report Date
8-2017
Report Number
KTC-17-15/KSP1-17-1F
Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.2017.15
Repository Citation
Agent, Kenneth R.; Green, Eric R.; and Lammers-Staats, Erin, "2017 Safety Belt Usage Survey in Kentucky" (2017). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 1576.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/1576
Notes
The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Center, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the United States Department of Transportation, or the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The inclusion of manufacturer names or trade names is for identification purposes and should not be considered an endorsement.