saturdaygig Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 There was a piece on Radio 5 earlier about the number of people who wear seat belts, and it was being suggested there are plenty that don't. I usually do but I do tend to not put it back on if I have some reason to take it off, like stopping to pop into a shop. Dunno why, its what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFart Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I never wear a seat belt so I can't vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturdaygig Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 I put a never option in, but it ain't showing up. Damn! should've previewed first. Mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grogan_Avfc Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Normally do when I'm in my mom's car but for some reason i Don't in my cousin's car who wrote off 2 cars in a month and didn't in my mate's stepsisters car who only passed 2 weeks ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villab0y Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I put usually, because sometimes I forget to when i get in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 never wear one so cant vote either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I never wear a seat belt so I can't vote. Why the hell not? Always, only takes a second, might save your life. I can't see a valid reason for not wearing one, perhaps you can enlighten me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Yes! Always! I've got some right maniac mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Please do. I see what happens when people dont. Firstly any compensation for injuries gets reduced by at least 25% generally, and more if your injuries were made worse by not wearing one, and secondly, going through a windscreen or even straight into an airbag going off isnt a hugely joyous feeling. its silly not to. Its also the law. If you dont agree with the law, dont drive. And its not just you. smear your pretty g/f across the windscreen and she'll hate you, her friends and family will hate you, the police, ambulance and fire service who have to pick up the pieces will hate you, and you will hate you for the rest of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFart Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I never wear a seat belt so I can't vote. Why the hell not? Always, only takes a second, might save your life. I can't see a valid reason for not wearing one, perhaps you can enlighten me?BECAUSE I HAVEN'T GOT A **** CAR. When I was a kid my Dad never had a car either. It was green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x_villain Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Always and I demand it from the passenger too. You never know what could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J.Rimmer Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I never wear one. They make me feel claustrophobic. I also drive with the window open regardless of weather. I like to have a true sensation of my speed, rather than make the mistake of thinking that nothing outside can penetrate my cosy liittle cocoon and hurt me. Incidentally. I do encourage others to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 or maybe don't have an accident and then it's not an issue as for it being law , It is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises , Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked manequin and No cows may be driven down the roadway between 10 AM and 7 PM unless there is prior approval from the Commissioner of Police so UK law isn't the smartest thing known to man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I never wear one. They make me feel claustrophobic. Not wearing one could make you feel dead. That's a crappy excuse AJ. OF - You've NEVER been in a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFart Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I think the Mods should close this thread NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 or maybe don't have an accident and then it's not an issue What if you can't help it? I hope you'll be teaching the child in your avatar to wear a seatbelt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyShears Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I must say that the RTA victims coming in to my A&E dept have worn a seat belt. The ones who don't go straight to the morgue.That's if they can find the body of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J.Rimmer Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I never wear one. They make me feel claustrophobic. Not wearing one could make you feel dead. That's a crappy excuse AJ. I'm sure you're right and I'm not stupid enough to argue with you. People, like Juju, who get to see the results of not wearing seat belts must know what they're talking about, and the statistics bear them out. I just don't like being told what to do, and feel that for seat belts and crash helmets, as for booze, cigarettes and drugs, people should make their own choices. Which does not, in my opinion entitle them to demand others to pay for the consequences! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I just don't like being told what to do, and feel that for seat belts and crash helmets, as for booze, cigarettes and drugs, people should make their own choices. Which does not, in my opinion entitle them to demand others to pay for the consequences! I get your point, but what if it does end up affecting someone else? What if you end up going through the windscreen and injuring another? That's the real reason why it's Law, it's not just your life your taking into your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I hope you'll be teaching the child in your avatar to wear a seatbelt? well thanks to new law he has to sit in a child seat until he's 12 , so i'm sure he will wear one , but i suspect by the time he can drive the do good anti car lobby will have managed to get the speed limit fixed at 4 mph so he probabaly wont need to wear one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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