In 2008, the use of seat belts in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 13,250 lives. Seat belts have saved over 75,000 lives during the 5-year period from 2004 to 2008. These annual lives saved counts, shown in Table 1, have been produced by NHTSAs National Center for Statistics and Analysis since 1975. The counts are estimates that are calculated using the effectiveness of each device or law that is mentioned.


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    Title :

    Traffic Safety Facts: Lives Saved in 2008 by Restraint Use and Minimum Drinking Age Laws. Brief Statistical Summary


    Publication date :

    2009


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English