Evaluation of California’s Safety Belt Law Change to Primary Enforcement

Ulmer, Robert G.; Preusser, C. W.; Preusser, David F.; Preusser Research Group, Inc.

doi:10.21949/1525330

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Evaluation of California’s Safety Belt Law Change to Primary Enforcement

1994-12-01
By Ulmer, Robert G. ; Preusser, C. W. ; Preusser, David F.

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Ulmer, Robert G. ; Preusser, C. W. ; Preusser, David F.

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Preusser Research Group, Inc.
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United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Impact Studies Manual Safety Belts State Laws Traffic Law Enforcement
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DOT-HS-808-205 ; NTIS-PB95187795

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https://doi.org/10.21949/1525330
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Research Paper
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California
Edition:

Final report
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Cosgrove, Linda A.
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United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Abstract:

Some states allow an officer to stop a vehicle for an observed belt law violation alone (primary). Most require that the initial stop be made for some other violation before a belt law citation can be issued (secondary). On January 1, 1993, California became the first state to implement an uninterrupted change from secondary to primary belt law enforcement. In the six study communities, the percentage of drivers observed wearing seat belts increased from 58% prior to the law change to 76% soon thereafter. Drivers surveyed at DMV offices indicated that they had knowledge of the new law and were more likely to wear their belts now than in the past. Police officers participating in focus groups indicated that they were pleased with the change to primary enforcement and had received no negative public reaction. /Abstract from report summary page/
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DTNH22-92-D-05270
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NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Research
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