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Seat Belt Use Rises to Record Levels "New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that seat belt use has risen to a record level of 84 percent, up one percent from 2008. Each percent increase translates to an estimated 280 additional lives that will be saved." [Consumer Reports Cars]

Seat Belt Use Rises to Record Levels “New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that seat belt use has risen to a record level of 84 percent, up one percent from 2008. Each percent increase translates to an estimated 280 additional lives that will be saved.” [Consumer Reports Cars]

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