The Virginia Highway Safety Office wants to remind you that seat
belts are your best defense during a crash. The primary function
of the seat belt is to prevent ejection and spread crash forces
over a wider part of the body to reduce injury and fatality. In
fact, with the proper use of seat belts you are 40% less likely
to be fatally injured during a crash. With these odds, why
wouldn't you buckle up? Virginia law requires seat belt use for
drivers and front seat passengers 18 years of age and older, and
ALL passengers younger than 18, but make sure that all
passengers in the vehicle are properly buckled up whether they
are in the front seat or the back. Seat Belt Resources More
Facts About Seat Belts - Airbags do not replace the need for
seat belts. When used with seat belts, airbags further reduce
the risk of death or injury in the event of a crash. - Seat
belts hold the driver in place, helping the driver maintain
control of the car during a collision. The lap belt should fit
low and snug across the hips w