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Numerous lives could be saved if people would make the choice to wear seat belts. What happens during a traffic accident? During the moment of impact, the people inside of the car are still traveling at the cars original speed. The car then suddenly comes to a halt and the people wearing seat belts stop with the car but the people not wearing seat belts keep moving forward until they hit the steering wheel, the windshield, or they get completely thrown out of the car. I think that everyone over the age of sixteen should wear seatbelts but should not be required to wear them by law. I also think that there should be child restraint laws. I think that people over the age sixteen are old enough to make the decision for themselves. I believe seat belt laws infringe on personal freedom. Choosing to use or not to use a seat belt should be the individual's decision. Those who are unable to make these choices for themselves should be required to wear the "safety"equipment and the people in charge of their care must certainly be held responsible if they are not properly secure, those who are able to make these decisions for themselves should be allowed to do so (shedoni). New Hampshire is the only state with