Should the seatbelt laws be considered unconstitutional?

Question

Topic.

Answer 1

No.

Answer 2

Sure, if...

- others can't be sued for the injuries or wrongful death you suffered because you weren't wearing a seat belt

- you pay for your own hospital bills instead of sticking the bill to society

- you have some magic way to control the car after the initial collision so it doesn't careen into a bus stop full of kids.  While you've been thrown into your passenger's lap or through the window.

Fair is fair, swings both ways.  You want your freedom, see that it's not at the expense of others.

Answer 3

No. And not wearing them is stupid.

Answer 4

No it should not be, just wear it, it will save your life and why is there so much drama about seat belts in the first place.........

Answer 5

There shouldn't be a law that protects ME FROM ME!!!

Answer 6

Maybe not unconstitutional, but serve as a cash cow for the police and the insurance companies that lobbied for them.  Cops should be chasing rapists and thieves, not trapping speeders or checking for seatbelt compliance.

Answer 7

i think its a good law.  getting seriously injured in a car accident hurts more people than just you....

however, if it was found unconstitutional, i think insurance companies should be able to put a cap on bodily injury claims paid to people not wearing seat belts.