An analysis of road fatality statistics has revealed that almost 1 in 5 vehicle occupants killed on Irish roads in 2013 were not wearing their seatbelt at the time of the collision, meaning that as many as 21 lives could potentially have been saved if they had been wearing their seatbelt.

To me, the video says it all. Quite how anyone in this day and age would consider, for 1 second, getting into a car and not belting up is beyond me. If that’s you, listen to the words of the consultant. He is describing you, not as a person, but as a potential “ejection” who might not have a head or a face. Now think about the aftermath of an incident like that. Not about how you’ll feel, you’ll be dead no doubt, but about how your family or friends will feel. What about the poor person who has to formally identify you?

Don’t be selfish. Wear a seatbelt EVERY time you get into a vehicle.