Do you wear seat belt when you are in the car? Helmet when on motorcycle?

Dear gracefuldove, Thank God that both of you escaped unscratch. Wearing and fastened the seat belt properly is very critical during an emergency brake or during an accident! Some myLotters here share about the importance of seatbelts and helmets..it is extremely IMPORTANT! SAFETY FIRST and always think of our love ones! Tks for sharing and all the best

Dear thokius, Glad to hear from you again.. So, it is mandatory in your country to wear seatbelt as long as you are in the car. If got caught, a fine will be given...do they deduct points? In Malaysia, we are enforcing the law now, the fine will increase if it is being caught the second time! So, it is advisable to wear your seat belt at all time, it save money and safe lives too :) SAFETY FIRST and think for your love ones Tks and hope to hear from you again at my other topics :)

Dear Thok, Have a wonderful vacation and all the best! Will catch-up with you when you are back Take care :)

Yes. You are deducted. By the way I'm going on vacation for a few days and I'll be back on 19th August. Until then have a nice day! Thok

yeah, i've shared s secret. it's just between you and me okay??

Dear secretbear, You have shared your secret here... In actual fact, it is wise to wear and buckle the helmet when riding on a bike. Head injury is serious, therefore the local authority enforce the law. It is very useful during an emergency. I believe everyone have their choice..so be wise and decide for yourself. Always think "SAFETY FIRST" Thanks for sharing your views here, really appreciate it! All the best and take care :)

Dear secretbear, Your secret is safe with me.. But since it is on myLot public discussion..Oh OH Be happy , your identity is still safe with myLot... Take care, hope to hear your views on my latest topics! Happy myLotting and do keep in touch :)

I just found out that in the state of Florida it is a law that anyone under the age of 18 and the people in the front seats of the car are required by law to wear their seatbelts. If you are over the age of 18 and in the back seat you aren't breaking the law in not wearing your seatbelt.

Hi, Tks for your prompt reply, really appreciate it! So, now I understand that Florida enforce that those seated infront must wear seat belts and it applies to those passengers below 18. Once 18 and above, they are matured enough to make their own wise decision whether to wear it or not! I truly hope they they will make a wise decision to fasten their seat belt while in a moving car especially on long distance travelling and on highways whereby most cars are speeding.. Btw, you are blessed to live in Florida, you can have vacations at wonderful theme parks. In August 2007, my family and I stayed at a resort near Walt Dinsney World, Orlando and we spend 6 nights there..that is the best theme park in the world. We enjoyed it very much. We managed to visit 'Holy Land Experience' too... All the best and do keep in touch, happy myLotting!

Dear dreamr, It seems many countries enforce the law on car driver to wear seat belt, and also on the front seat passenger. This is because if any accidents occur , the impact will me more on front seats. Anywhere, lately many statistic shows that seat belt saves lives during road accident. Therefore many countries now are promoting wearing seat belts wherever seated in the car at all times. SAFETY FIRST..take precaution! Tks for sharing and do keep in touch!

I'm so sorry to hear about your nephew. What an awful thing to go through. It's hard because my kids complain about being in their car seats for long periods of time. I remember as a kid they didn't have them and we were all over the back half of the car - switching sides, laying down, etc. But, as many accidents as I've seen and heard about, I'm very thankful for car seat laws!

Dear renita, Thanks for your prompt reply, really appreciate it! I do agree with you, especially travelling long distance, children tend to be restless. My son will get sleepy and start to sleep on my lap. With the seat belt buckle, it is very uncomfortable for him. I do not know how he managed it, he just adjust himself and slept.. I think he is too sleepy. It is advisable to stop and rest at the designated - rest & relax area to freshen up during a very long journey. In Malaysia, at he PLUS North-South Highway, and others too, they have quite a number of designated 'rest area'..where road users can stop and freshen-up, or perhaps stop for a meals or two. Get ready some activity like story book, coluring pencils with paper for children to occupy at the back seat when we travel. We used to play this game ' I spy with my eyes : ...' or if bigger children, we can encourage them to sharpen their mathematic adding skills...'for example ask them to add to get the total sum of the car plate number infront of your car. Plese do not aske the driver to participate, he needs to concentrate on the road...lol Let say the car number plate infront of you is WMM 1368, the answer will be : 18...who got ir right first is the winner..yeah! Have fun but do always remember "SAFETY FIRST!"

Hi Iriene, Didn't see you in a while, good you're back (or was I the one who was missing?) The law says the driver, front seat passenger(s) and the back seat passengers are required to wear seatbelts while the vehicle is running. But I've observed that this is not being enforced strictly, particularly on the ones sitting at the backseat. Kids 6yrs old and below are not allowed by law to sit in the front passenger seat, and a car seat is in think not required but encouraged. I remember my kids were squirmish when they were put in the car seat, so I resorted to placing them on my lap when we travel. There's no law prohibiting this but I know it can be dangerous.

Dear doryvien, Tks for your prompt reply..great to hear from you again! I was spending less time on myLot due to for the past 3 days, myLot was having system upgrade and system maintenance..thus the response or activity is slow and at times just disappeared. Quite a number of myLotters was worried about it. So, just relax & be cool, back and check, once the system okay, we start again! Do agree with you, many children do not like to sit on the 'child car seat'... Tks and do keep in touch..take care!

Dear doryvien, It is a good practice to wear seatbelts at all time when you are in the car. Your kids are so thoughtful and clever to remind you. Wonderful children :) Keep it up Btw, does those passengers seated behind need to wear safety belts too? How about children car seat, is it compulsory in the Philippines? SAFETY FIRST and always think for our love ones! Tks for sharing and do keep in touch!

You are a good, responsible citizen and a courteous road user. Give a pat on your shoulder for having such a good habit. Keep it up! I too remembered when I was just a child, there are no seat belts fitted yet. Later only have seat belts for driver and the front seat passenger. As more cars and more safety features available, there are more safety awareness being prioritise.

Hi Asylum, I like your avatar, very jolly and in season :)

Dear redredrose, Thanks goodness your hubby wore the helmet. Wearing helmet and safety belt is for our own safety while we are on the road. This small gesture can save our lives. It is good that you have a this habit of wearing safety belt. Keep it up!

Just wanted to make a quick correction, seatbelts, like motorcycle helmets, are not a national law, this is also a state thing, New Hampshire has no manditory seatbelt requirement for those over 18 (yay! my state!)

Dear Karen & xfahctor, I never knew that in the USA, the different states can make their own law on wearing seat belts & helmets . Even though wearing helmets and seat belts are quite annoying at times..but we must always put SAFETY as our main priority. It will save our lives and save being fine / summon too !! So, I will advise go for SAFETY FIRST.. Tks for sharing and all the best!

Hello xF...I did not know that, so I learned something new today! Karen

Dear tabatha, It is wonderful to know that you have been raised to learn the importance of wearing a safety seat belt. You always obey the law as it is for our safety, good..keep it up! New Zealand is a very good country who puts their citizen SAFETY FIRST. It even enforce the law for the cyclist to wear a helmet! I am vey happy to hear about it.. In Malaysia there are no such laws imposed on cyclist, but I noticed those with mountain bikes, they really wear those helmets and other protection gears. I am honoured to be your friend ..do keep in touch! All the best and happy myLotting!

I have seen many people ride in cars without seatbelts here but have never seen anyone on a motorcyle without a helmet. In fact the motorcyclists here always wear alot of protection from full leather suits to proper motorcycle shoes. If you fall off a motorcyle it is possible to get badly injured. Oh forgot to comment on your other question, but I too would love to be your friend and if you ever visit New Zealand then I will be more than happy to show you around. Have a lovely day :-)

Dear seanbryan, Glad that you have a foreign licence, thus in future can apply for international driving license? So happy that you will always think for SAFETY FIRST , keep it up Does the country that you reside make it mandatory for those passengers sitting at the back seats to wear safety seat belts? Actually it is good everyone should fasten a seat belt while in a moving car. Tks and hope to hear from you on my other topics also

Hi iriene! It's been a long time, been busy this past two weeks as we had shifted to another apartment. No it's not mandatory to fasten seatbelts for passengers at the backseat only for the driver and passenger sitting in front. To add on, people here are fully aware of road regulations when driving as everybody had to pass several tests before having the license, won't you believe I took 10 road tests before I have it ... each time I fail I have to undergo another 1 week training which means i have to pay again for the training and the test. Imagine i paid ten folds plus the the fundamental training and it took me 5 months all in all. Lol....this is how precious and tedious having a driving license here. Good Day!

Dear Professor, yes it is very true that many people do ignore this law. They did not see the benefit of wearing safety belt and helmet. This small gesture can save their lives if accidents happen. Safety first! In my country people give bribes too especially for not wearing belt and for speeding.

It is good to know that you do wear seat belt when you drive long distance. Yes, SAFETY First! In case if there is any police block, you will not be given any tickets for not wearing seat belt. However, it is a good practice to wear the seat belt when you are in a moving vehicle whether you are the driver or a passenger. Keep it up.

Yes, you are absolutely right! We should always put safety first. We should never compromise our safety when lives is concerned. Many people take things for granted and never knew the seriousness of it. I hope your uncle will remember to wear his seat belt the next time he drives. I too have an ex-colleague who she and her whole family do not wear seat belts at all. They only pulled the seat belt and fastened it one got road block by police...

YES, it's good to have this practical habit to wear safety seat belt whenever you are in the car. Keep it up! In Malaysia, we will be fine RM300 if we break this rule. It is for our own safety. You are absolutely right, "It's better to be safe than sorry."

Dear shaggin, Give a pat on your shoulder..for practising a good habit! It is good to take precaution in case of emergency. I am very happy that you always fasten your safety seatbelts whenever you are in a car. It saves money and lives too. Keep it up! You have the right attitude! Tks for sharing & hope to hear your views on my other topics too:)

Hi, Optional for helmets ...hmmm, in Malaysia it is compulsory. However, many inner roads, small towns, villagers riding the motorcycle hardly wears one. No police will catch them, some even can carry two or more pillion riders

Dear haiershen, It is indeed a good habit to wear the safety seat belt whenever you are in the car! Good, Keep it up.. You are definitely a person who treasure lives.. You are absolutely right, SAFETY COMES FIRST! In Malaysia, if we are caught not wearing seatbelt, we will be fine RM300.00 and certain number of points will be deducted! Tks for sharing and I really appreciate it..do keep in touch

Absolutely agree with you in this matter. However, there are still many Malaysian who just refused to wear belts while in the moving cars. Recently I met a friend, she just do not bother to wear the seat belt at all. She said her whole family do not wears them at all. They will just pulled it if they see the traffic police on road blocks. So far the never got caught.

You are absolutely right! Safety First In Malaysia, every passengers must wear seat belt when they are seated in the car. If not, the driver will be held responsible and be fined. Thanks for sharing.