This paper deals with strategies to increase the use of restraint systems. An overview is given of safety belt use rates for drivers, front and rear seat passengers inside and outside built-up areas in The Netherlands in the period 1979-1990. Rear seat wearing rates are given for different age groups, in the year 1990. The effectiveness of some countermeasures to increase seat belt use is dealt with. Finally, a few recommendations are made in relation to efforts in promoting seat belt use.
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