California Seat Belt Law

I head the Entertainment Industry Committee for Safety Belts, a 75-member group of actors, producers and directors, intent upon influencing American drivers to use seat belts each and every time they start their cars.

In 1984, 44,300 Americans died in motor vehicle accidents because they weren’t “buckled up.” Sixty percent could have survived had seat belts been used.

Since television and film have such a powerful influence in shaping our attitudes and behaviors, we believe that seeing the increased use of seat belts on-screen will convince Americans to follow suit.

Since my infant son survived a crash because he was belted into a car seat, I am exceptionally concerned that seat belts become second nature to all drivers. It is our goal, therefore, to persuade the populous to “buckle up.”

ADRIENNE BARBEAU

Los Angeles