Initial effects of the New York State auto safety belt law

New York State began enforcing a mandatory automobile safety belt use law on January 1, 1985. Presents a preliminary analysis of its effect on fatalities and injuries. Estimates that the first 6 months' application of the law averted 220 fatal, 1500 severe, 4600 moderate and 2600 light injuries...

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Published inAmerican journal of public health (1971) Vol. 77; no. Feb 87; pp. 183 - 186
Main Authors Latimer, E A, Lester, L B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.02.1987
Subjects
Accidents
Factors
Law
Motor vehicles
New York State
Seatbelts
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Summary:New York State began enforcing a mandatory automobile safety belt use law on January 1, 1985. Presents a preliminary analysis of its effect on fatalities and injuries. Estimates that the first 6 months' application of the law averted 220 fatal, 1500 severe, 4600 moderate and 2600 light injuries across the state. The Poisson statistical model approach gives estimates of injuries averted considerably greater than simple year to year comparisons, indicating that media announcements have understated the efficacy of requiring safety belt usage. (Abstract amended)
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ISSN:0090-0036