Twin Falls ID Locals Frustrated Over Area Kids Not Belted In Cars

When it comes to automobile safety, seat belts are a topic that gets burned into a person's psyche when they begin taking driving lessons. As some people get older and more experienced behind the wheel, the habit of belting up before turning the key diminishes somewhat, but it can be the difference between living and dying.

I believe that forgetting to put on a seat belt happens more and more as people age. Even though police have been issuing citations for non-compliance for decades now, some drivers would rather pay a fine than be restrained in their seats. When it comes to driving children around, the adult behind the wheel is taking a huge risk by not making passengers use seat belts because many young kids won't think to protect themselves against the threat of a collision.

Does Twin Falls have a serious problem with young kids not being safely driven around? 

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A recent post by Meta (Facebook) contributor K. Hansen on the Magic Valley Rants / Raves site dealt with drivers in the Twin Falls area being seen allowing their young passengers to ride seat belt-free and without car seats. The topic sparked a comment chain that saw other area residents voice displeasure over similar things they'd witnessed on local roads.

Does Twin Falls have a serious problem with young kids not being safely driven around? 

State law (primary law) does require passengers of all ages to be belted while the vehicle is in motion. In Idaho, car seat restraint is mandatory for kids under the age of seven, according to autoinsurance.org.