Are seatbelts unnecessary or unhelpful for safety for passengers in a bus?
Simple question - why are passengers in a bus allowed to not wear a seatbelt?
In Slovenia, I have never heard of anyone receiving a fine for not wearing a seatbelt in a bus. Seatbelts are mandatory in cars, however.
Is there a difference in safety between seatbelts in buses and other vehicles?
safety driving buses
edited Jan 19 '17 at 16:32
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Simple question - why are passengers in a bus allowed to not wear a seatbelt?
In Slovenia, I have never heard of anyone receiving a fine for not wearing a seatbelt in a bus. Seatbelts are mandatory in cars, however.
Is there a difference in safety between seatbelts in buses and other vehicles?
safety driving buses
edited Jan 19 '17 at 16:32
user568458
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Where do you live? In the UK, it appears there is such a requirement.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 15:48
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@NateEldredge On coaches, sure. Not on buses. Most buses don't have seatbelts!
– Muzer
Jan 19 '17 at 16:05
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Probably applicable- they believe that it would not improve safety
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 19 '17 at 16:24
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Actually looks like the question was asked already: Do seatbelts reduce the risk of injury or death in buses?, no idea why that one was closed though...
– user568458
Jan 19 '17 at 16:47
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@Muzer: True. In American English the word "bus" is used for both kinds of vehicles and I forgot there was a distinction in BrE.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 17:50
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Simple question - why are passengers in a bus allowed to not wear a seatbelt?
In Slovenia, I have never heard of anyone receiving a fine for not wearing a seatbelt in a bus. Seatbelts are mandatory in cars, however.
Is there a difference in safety between seatbelts in buses and other vehicles?
safety driving buses
edited Jan 19 '17 at 16:32
user568458
10.8k55378
Simple question - why are passengers in a bus allowed to not wear a seatbelt?
In Slovenia, I have never heard of anyone receiving a fine for not wearing a seatbelt in a bus. Seatbelts are mandatory in cars, however.
Is there a difference in safety between seatbelts in buses and other vehicles?
safety driving buses
safety driving buses
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asked Jan 19 '17 at 15:43
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Where do you live? In the UK, it appears there is such a requirement.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 15:48
1
@NateEldredge On coaches, sure. Not on buses. Most buses don't have seatbelts!
– Muzer
Jan 19 '17 at 16:05
1
Probably applicable- they believe that it would not improve safety
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 19 '17 at 16:24
2
Actually looks like the question was asked already: Do seatbelts reduce the risk of injury or death in buses?, no idea why that one was closed though...
– user568458
Jan 19 '17 at 16:47
1
@Muzer: True. In American English the word "bus" is used for both kinds of vehicles and I forgot there was a distinction in BrE.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 17:50
|
show 6 more comments
Where do you live? In the UK, it appears there is such a requirement.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 15:48
1
@NateEldredge On coaches, sure. Not on buses. Most buses don't have seatbelts!
– Muzer
Jan 19 '17 at 16:05
1
Probably applicable- they believe that it would not improve safety
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 19 '17 at 16:24
2
Actually looks like the question was asked already: Do seatbelts reduce the risk of injury or death in buses?, no idea why that one was closed though...
– user568458
Jan 19 '17 at 16:47
1
@Muzer: True. In American English the word "bus" is used for both kinds of vehicles and I forgot there was a distinction in BrE.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 17:50
Where do you live? In the UK, it appears there is such a requirement.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 15:48
Where do you live? In the UK, it appears there is such a requirement.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 15:48
1
1
@NateEldredge On coaches, sure. Not on buses. Most buses don't have seatbelts!
– Muzer
Jan 19 '17 at 16:05
@NateEldredge On coaches, sure. Not on buses. Most buses don't have seatbelts!
– Muzer
Jan 19 '17 at 16:05
1
1
Probably applicable- they believe that it would not improve safety
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 19 '17 at 16:24
Probably applicable- they believe that it would not improve safety
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 19 '17 at 16:24
2
2
Actually looks like the question was asked already: Do seatbelts reduce the risk of injury or death in buses?, no idea why that one was closed though...
– user568458
Jan 19 '17 at 16:47
Actually looks like the question was asked already: Do seatbelts reduce the risk of injury or death in buses?, no idea why that one was closed though...
– user568458
Jan 19 '17 at 16:47
1
1
@Muzer: True. In American English the word "bus" is used for both kinds of vehicles and I forgot there was a distinction in BrE.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 17:50
@Muzer: True. In American English the word "bus" is used for both kinds of vehicles and I forgot there was a distinction in BrE.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 17:50
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The likely reason seatbelt usage is not common on buses is that buses are extremely safe as is. For instance this US study showed buses are many times safer than driving and that intercity buses are especially safe even for non-passengers who might be involved in crashes with them.
None the less, seatbelt usage in intercity buses is gradually becoming required across EU countries, the US and Canada. Mostly starting with requirements that all new buses be outfitted with seatbelts. Still it seems relatively uncommon that passengers actually use these and enforcement would be challenging without sending out undercover officers - which frankly seems like a lot of effort for something that is a relatively small risk vs. violations of people travelling by car or truck. However, I've personally seen people get scolded by other passengers for not using seatbelts in Sweden.
answered Jan 19 '17 at 19:18
Carl from BusbudCarl from Busbud
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In Australia, when I was there I was told there was a nation wide law to use seatbelts in buses. Some of the drivers were very serious about it and would not drive off (or even stop when safe) when someone did not sit with his belt on. Other drivers did even admit to know that there was a nation wide law. Not sure which driver told a white lie, but I do know that I wear the belt when it is supplied, even though I do not like it.
– Willeke♦
Jan 19 '17 at 19:37
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The likely reason seatbelt usage is not common on buses is that buses are extremely safe as is. For instance this US study showed buses are many times safer than driving and that intercity buses are especially safe even for non-passengers who might be involved in crashes with them.
None the less, seatbelt usage in intercity buses is gradually becoming required across EU countries, the US and Canada. Mostly starting with requirements that all new buses be outfitted with seatbelts. Still it seems relatively uncommon that passengers actually use these and enforcement would be challenging without sending out undercover officers - which frankly seems like a lot of effort for something that is a relatively small risk vs. violations of people travelling by car or truck. However, I've personally seen people get scolded by other passengers for not using seatbelts in Sweden.
answered Jan 19 '17 at 19:18
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In Australia, when I was there I was told there was a nation wide law to use seatbelts in buses. Some of the drivers were very serious about it and would not drive off (or even stop when safe) when someone did not sit with his belt on. Other drivers did even admit to know that there was a nation wide law. Not sure which driver told a white lie, but I do know that I wear the belt when it is supplied, even though I do not like it.
– Willeke♦
Jan 19 '17 at 19:37
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The likely reason seatbelt usage is not common on buses is that buses are extremely safe as is. For instance this US study showed buses are many times safer than driving and that intercity buses are especially safe even for non-passengers who might be involved in crashes with them.
None the less, seatbelt usage in intercity buses is gradually becoming required across EU countries, the US and Canada. Mostly starting with requirements that all new buses be outfitted with seatbelts. Still it seems relatively uncommon that passengers actually use these and enforcement would be challenging without sending out undercover officers - which frankly seems like a lot of effort for something that is a relatively small risk vs. violations of people travelling by car or truck. However, I've personally seen people get scolded by other passengers for not using seatbelts in Sweden.
answered Jan 19 '17 at 19:18
Carl from BusbudCarl from Busbud
8,52332457
1
In Australia, when I was there I was told there was a nation wide law to use seatbelts in buses. Some of the drivers were very serious about it and would not drive off (or even stop when safe) when someone did not sit with his belt on. Other drivers did even admit to know that there was a nation wide law. Not sure which driver told a white lie, but I do know that I wear the belt when it is supplied, even though I do not like it.
– Willeke♦
Jan 19 '17 at 19:37
add a comment |
The likely reason seatbelt usage is not common on buses is that buses are extremely safe as is. For instance this US study showed buses are many times safer than driving and that intercity buses are especially safe even for non-passengers who might be involved in crashes with them.
None the less, seatbelt usage in intercity buses is gradually becoming required across EU countries, the US and Canada. Mostly starting with requirements that all new buses be outfitted with seatbelts. Still it seems relatively uncommon that passengers actually use these and enforcement would be challenging without sending out undercover officers - which frankly seems like a lot of effort for something that is a relatively small risk vs. violations of people travelling by car or truck. However, I've personally seen people get scolded by other passengers for not using seatbelts in Sweden.
answered Jan 19 '17 at 19:18
Carl from BusbudCarl from Busbud
8,52332457
The likely reason seatbelt usage is not common on buses is that buses are extremely safe as is. For instance this US study showed buses are many times safer than driving and that intercity buses are especially safe even for non-passengers who might be involved in crashes with them.
None the less, seatbelt usage in intercity buses is gradually becoming required across EU countries, the US and Canada. Mostly starting with requirements that all new buses be outfitted with seatbelts. Still it seems relatively uncommon that passengers actually use these and enforcement would be challenging without sending out undercover officers - which frankly seems like a lot of effort for something that is a relatively small risk vs. violations of people travelling by car or truck. However, I've personally seen people get scolded by other passengers for not using seatbelts in Sweden.
answered Jan 19 '17 at 19:18
Carl from BusbudCarl from Busbud
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answered Jan 19 '17 at 19:18
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answered Jan 19 '17 at 19:18
Carl from BusbudCarl from Busbud
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In Australia, when I was there I was told there was a nation wide law to use seatbelts in buses. Some of the drivers were very serious about it and would not drive off (or even stop when safe) when someone did not sit with his belt on. Other drivers did even admit to know that there was a nation wide law. Not sure which driver told a white lie, but I do know that I wear the belt when it is supplied, even though I do not like it.
– Willeke♦
Jan 19 '17 at 19:37
add a comment |
1
In Australia, when I was there I was told there was a nation wide law to use seatbelts in buses. Some of the drivers were very serious about it and would not drive off (or even stop when safe) when someone did not sit with his belt on. Other drivers did even admit to know that there was a nation wide law. Not sure which driver told a white lie, but I do know that I wear the belt when it is supplied, even though I do not like it.
– Willeke♦
Jan 19 '17 at 19:37
1
1
In Australia, when I was there I was told there was a nation wide law to use seatbelts in buses. Some of the drivers were very serious about it and would not drive off (or even stop when safe) when someone did not sit with his belt on. Other drivers did even admit to know that there was a nation wide law. Not sure which driver told a white lie, but I do know that I wear the belt when it is supplied, even though I do not like it.
– Willeke♦
Jan 19 '17 at 19:37
In Australia, when I was there I was told there was a nation wide law to use seatbelts in buses. Some of the drivers were very serious about it and would not drive off (or even stop when safe) when someone did not sit with his belt on. Other drivers did even admit to know that there was a nation wide law. Not sure which driver told a white lie, but I do know that I wear the belt when it is supplied, even though I do not like it.
– Willeke♦
Jan 19 '17 at 19:37
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Where do you live? In the UK, it appears there is such a requirement.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 15:48
1
@NateEldredge On coaches, sure. Not on buses. Most buses don't have seatbelts!
– Muzer
Jan 19 '17 at 16:05
1
Probably applicable- they believe that it would not improve safety
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 19 '17 at 16:24
2
Actually looks like the question was asked already: Do seatbelts reduce the risk of injury or death in buses?, no idea why that one was closed though...
– user568458
Jan 19 '17 at 16:47
1
@Muzer: True. In American English the word "bus" is used for both kinds of vehicles and I forgot there was a distinction in BrE.
– Nate Eldredge
Jan 19 '17 at 17:50