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The use of seat belts saves lives

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The use of seat belts saves lives


Funding origin:
Croatia
Croatia
STRIA Roadmaps:
Smart mobility and services (SMO)
Smart mobility and services
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Passenger transport
Duration:
Start date: 01/01/2013,
End date: 01/12/2014

Status: Finished
Funding details:

Overview

Background & policy context:

One of the research projects of the Croatian Automobile Club showed that more than a half of drivers and passengers in vehicles in  cities, unfortunately, do not use a seat belt, thus violating regulations but also endanger their safety. Not surprisingly, in 2011 more than 40% of dead drivers and passengers in the cars did not use a seat belt.

The drivers, in fact, are often convinces that seat belts are  unnecessary or uncomfortable and are not aware that the chance of fatal casualties in a car accident is ten times greater if not using a seat belt and that the accident at a vehicle speed of just 30 km / h can be deadly if not using a seat belt, because at these speeds are often not activated airbags.

Objectives:

The aim of the project is to inform the public about the necessity to use seat belts in cars.

 

Methodology:

Croatian Automobile Club and associated auto-clubs from the beginning of 2013, have visiting local communities, institutions and events and have implemented educational and prevention program using a simulator rollover. 

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