Idaho Seat Belt Laws
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Seat belts have saved thousands of lives across the US, including in the great state of Idaho. Because of their life-saving nature, seat belt laws in Idaho make it illegal for drivers and passengers to travel in vehicles without correct seat belt use. It’s essential that all citizens in Idaho have an understanding of Idaho seat belt laws.
For a complete explanation of the Idaho seat belt laws, visit the Idaho code 49-673. While seat belt laws in Idaho currently incur mild fines on violators, Idaho drivers need to be aware that laws in other US states sometimes have much higher citation costs. For the states sharing a border with Idaho:
The seat belt laws in Idaho impose fines to encourage compliance, but the real motivator behind the laws is to preserve human lives. A poll of seat belt usage by state suggests that about 80% of drivers in Idaho wear their seat belts each time they drive. The below graph shows the progression of seat belt use in Idaho:
2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
74.0% | 76.0% | 79.8% | 78.5% | 76.9% | 79.2% | 77.9% | 79.1% | 79.0% | 81.6% |
While this data suggests a gradual increase in compliance with the seat belt laws in Idaho, there is plenty of room for improvement. Car accidents happen and drivers can decrease the severity of injuries for themselves and their passengers by choosing to wear a seat belt and making all passengers do the same. Studies suggest that the risk for serious injury during a car accident goes down as much as 50% if the person is properly wearing a seat belt.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident because of someone else’s negligence, regardless of whether you were wearing a seat belt or not, an experienced personal injury attorney from Craig Swapp & Associates in Idaho can make sure the guilty party is held responsible financially. We’ll take care of the insurance companies so you can focus on getting better. Get in touch with us today by filling out our online form or calling us at 1-800-404-9000 for a free consultation.