Mandatory seat belts

This refers to the news in KT (August 19) about issuing tickets to several people for not wearing seat belts.

By (Jayashree Kulkarni, by email)

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Published: Tue 20 Aug 2013, 8:37 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 5:08 PM

The motorists and the other occupants in the vehicles ought to know the law on seat belts is implemented for their safety and security.

Buckling up protects people from fatalities and minimises injuries at the time of collision or mishaps. Wearing seat belts makes the body braced, secured and stationary that helps while taking sudden turns or when jerks are bound to occur. You are likely to suffer debilitating injuries during accidents if you are not belted. They are life-saving and effective devices, which have proven beneficial in maintaining safety and security of people. It is better to be safe than sorry.


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