Seatbelt Laws

Safety

Are Car Seat Laws Driving Down America's Birthrate?

While these laws are intended to save children's lives in the event of an accident, Nickerson and Solomon argue that the effect on birthrates is much bigger.

Christian Britschgi | 12.14.2020 6:00 AM

Safety

When Safety Measures Make Us Unsafe

How everything from seatbelts to bank deposit insurance can backfire

Harvey Molotch | 2.13.2016 6:00 AM

Policy

ACLU Documents Racially Skewed Enforcement of Seat Belt Laws

An overlooked alternative: no enforcement

Jacob Sullum | 1.28.2016 10:31 AM

World

Brickbat: Is Everyone Buckled Up?

Charles Oliver | 8.20.2014 7:00 AM

Policy

Family Releases Video of Man Killed by Cop Car

Zenon Evans | 9.20.2013 3:11 PM

Civil Liberties

Complaints About Quota-Like Approach to Seatbelt Violations in Maine

Quotas not illegal there though

Reason Staff | 3.28.2013 9:48 AM

Nanny State

Should Florida Grannies Ditch Their Souped-Up Golf Carts for Mopeds?

John Walters | 2.8.2013 2:30 PM

Politics

Connecticut First Lady Cathy Malloy Gripes About Her Car, Media, Seat Belt Laws

Tim Cavanaugh | 9.6.2012 8:01 PM

Politics

New Jersey's Insane Seatbelt Law…For Your Dog!

Nanny of the Month for July 2012!

Ted Balaker | 7.31.2012 7:30 AM