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原文传递 1991 Safety Beit Usage Survey and Evaluation of Effectiveness in Kentucky

题名：	1991 Safety Beit Usage Survey and Evaluation of Effectiveness in Kentucky
作者：	K. R Agent
关键词：	Safety Belt Child Safety Seat Accident Severity
摘要：	The objective of the survey was to establish 1991 safety belt and child safety seat usage rates in Kentucky. Data were collected at 100 sites and combined based on vehicle miles travelled for a given type of highway, rural or urban location, and county population category. Also included in this report is an analysis of accident records evaluating the effectiveness of safety belts. Statewide usage rates were 39 percent tor drivers and front-seat passengers (over 19 years of age) and 57 percent for children years of age (front and rear seats). Driver usage rates had increased significantly in 1991 compered 1990. Rates were highest on interstate highways and lowest on rural, non-interstate highways. Benefits in the reduction of injuries tor occupants involved in police-reported accidents wearing a safety belt or in a safety seat were shown through the analysis of accident records. Rx example, a 49 percent reduction in fatal or incapacitating injuries was determined tor drivers wearing a safety belt compared to those who were not restrained. The increased usage that resulted in Fayette County and Louisville after enactment of local mandatory usage laws was shown. The recommendation is that a statewide mandatory safety belt law should be passed or. to lieu of a atatewide law. Additional local governments should pass such a law.
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