Seriously. I got a dollar today because I was wearing my seatbelt.
While Lindsay and I were coming back from lunch today we tried to wave at the big State Farm teddy bear, and he totally ignored us--but some cheery woman did come up at the light and give us money.
I guess it's some promotional thing they were doing. Everyone they saw wearing a seatbelt got a dollar. We considered going around the block again, but we didn't. Don't want to abuse the system and all.
Here are some Buckle Up, Kansas! Fast Facts that we got with our dollar:
- In 2005, there were 428 fatalities in Kansas. 70% of those killed were found to be unbelted. (KDOT)
- Safety belts are the single most effective way to protect people in crashes. In 2005, it is estimated that 27 Kansans were saved by wearing their seat belt. (KDOT)
- Kids follow your lead. Studies show that when the driver is buckled up, 85% of children are also restrained. In a car, the safest way to transport your child is buckled up in the back seat.
- The force of impact from a 30 mph crash is like falling head first from a three-story building.
Click it. Or ticket. It's Kansas Law.
So there.
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