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What's up with seat belts?

| Source: KORAN TEMPO

What's up with seat belts?

From Koran Tempo

The spreading of the good word on seat belts ahead of the May 5 deadline after which the police will begin ticketing drivers who fail to buckle up is surrounded by several unanswered questions.

The police should explain whether the obligation to wear a seat belt only applies to those sitting in the front seat or to all passengers. Also, have automobile manufacturers or assemblers in the country been informed of this new campaign, so they make sure all of their vehicles are properly equipped with seat belts?

It makes me proud to see my fellow citizens practice some discipline by using their seat belts. Stern action should be taken against violators to educate them about seat belts instead of simply making them pay fines, especially considering the fact that most of these car owners are rich.

RUSMAN EFFENDY Jakarta

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