Political risk assessment, from an elected safety belt law advocate's point of view and experience.

Voters of Michigan have elected Secretary Austin, prominent safety belt law advocate, to four successive four year terms. In each of three campaigns for re-election and at every opportunity, Austin urged usage and advocated mandatory safety belt legislation. Michigan enacted a safety belt law in 1985, culminating a 14-year struggle for Austin. In this article he shares some of his experience and views.