Bus drivers slow to use seat belts

Bus drivers slow to use seat belts

JEMBER, East Java: A government official said on Thursday that
despite a public campaign, many public transportation drivers in
Jember regency still did not use their seat belts.

The head of the Jember Transportation Office, Hariyanto, said
the government would expand the campaign to raise public
awareness of the issue.

While most public transportation drivers are not using their
seat belts, more drivers of private vehicles are buckling up.

Several people said they used their seat belts while driving
because they were afraid of being ticketed by the police.
--Antara