Seat belt fitting and wearing in Australia

Seat belts have had a major influence on the safety of vehicle occupants in Australia over the last five years. This paper reviews developments to date with particular reference to the upgrading of the Australian design rules relating to seat belts and their anchorages. Information on seat belt fitting and wearing rates is presented. A number of problems are discussed and areas for further research identified. (A)

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• Authors:
  • Mckenzie, J A
  • Milne, P W
• Conference:
  • Seat Belt Seminar, 1976, Melbourne, Australia
• Publication Date: 1977

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 39-63

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Anchorages; Legislation; Seat belts; Travel behavior; Vehicle design
• ATRI Terms: Anchorage; Australian design rules; Legislation; Road user behaviour; Seat belt
• Subject Areas: Design; Law;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01440811
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 0642013772
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 11:15PM