Seatbelts * USA - Pros, Cons of School Bus ones
The school bus accident in Cherokee County where several children were injured has re-ignited the debate over seatbelts on school buses... Atlanta,GA,USA -WXIA-TV, by Donna Lowry -4 March 2008: -- ... In Georgia, except for those carrying special needs children, most public school buses don't have seatbelts... The issue over seatbelts on school buses pits those who investigate the accidents and against those who treat the victims: The National Transportation Safety Board versus The American Academy of Pediatrics... The American Academy of Pediatrics finds 17,000 children are injured each year in school buses... The reasons injuries come from various sources, including school bus accidents, or instances when the driver stops suddenly and kids go flying... Kids are also hurt when they're standing up when the bus is moving and they fall... A majority of accidents occur when students get on and off buses... A major argument for public school districts against seat belts on school buses is the cost... Bus manufacturers say it adds between $1,500 and $2,000 to the cost of a new bus... The cost to retro-fit an existing bus is even higher at $2,700 to $3,400... (SEE VIDEO)
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