MANDATORY SEAT-BELT LAWS IN THE STATES - A STUDY OF FATAL AND SEVERE OCCUPANT INJURIES

Authors
HOUSTON DJ RICHARDSON LE NEELEY GW
Citation
Dj. Houston et al., MANDATORY SEAT-BELT LAWS IN THE STATES - A STUDY OF FATAL AND SEVERE OCCUPANT INJURIES, Evaluation review, 20(2), 1996, pp. 146-159
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Social, Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Journal title
Evaluation review → ACNP
ISSN journal
0193841X
Volume
20
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
146 - 159
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-841X(1996)20:2<146:MSLITS>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
This study examines the impact of mandatory seat belt laws on fatal an d incapacitating injury rates in the states. Annual data for all 50 st ates for the period 1975-1991 are used. Pooled time series analysis is employed. The general conclusion that emerges from this analysis is t hat seat belt laws significantly impact state fatal injury rates. Prim ary enforcement and all-seat coverage provisions appear to be particul arly effective in reducing fatality rates.