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Atlanta, GA | Posted: November 22, 2016
Summary Sentence:
During an observational check we found that 95% of drivers on the Georgia Tech campus use their seat belt and less than 2% of drivers use their cell phones.
Full Summary:
During an observational check we found that 95% of drivers on the Georgia Tech campus use their seat belt and less than 2% of drivers use their cell phones.
Fall 2016 Seat Belt ChecksGood news…the majority of Georgia Tech drivers use their seat belts and avoid using their phones while driving. Observational seat belt checks at Georgia Tech, from 2009 to 2016, reveal an increase in seat belt users and less than 2% of drivers using a cell phone. The percentage of drivers using their seatbelts increased from 85.8% (n=145) in spring of 2009 to 94% (n=188) in fall of 2016. We do have room for improvement. We reached 96% in the fall of 2012 and spring of 2015. The seat belt checks are completed in collaboration with the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
The Office of Health Promotion is joining in a national effort to reach out to all Thanksgiving travelers with one important message: buckle up. Historically, Thanksgiving is the busiest travel time of the year, putting more people on the road, and unfortunately increasing the likelihood of crashes. Each year in our country, tens of thousands of passenger vehicle occupants die in motor vehicle crashes. In 2013, more than 300 people were killed in crashes on Thanksgiving weekend alone. In 2013, among passenger vehicle occupant fatalities where restraint use was known, the age groups 21 to 24 and 25 to 34 had the highest percentage (55%) of occupants killed who were unrestrained. Many of those deaths could have been prevented with one simple click of a seat belt. Additionally, impairment begins with the first drink so designate a sober driver if you choose to drink. Have a safe Thanksgiving weekend. Follow #GamePlanGT on social media to learn more about highway safety.
