Event Brief
Helmet and seat-belt use could save lives in 2024
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Summary: UN and WHO findings say proper motorcycle helmets and seat belts significantly improve survival in crashes.
WHO: UN Motorcycle Helmet Study and World Health Organization (WHO)
WHAT: Findings reported that appropriate helmets improve rider survival and reduce injuries, and seat belts are about 50% effective at preventing fatalities.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The findings attribute higher crash deaths to lack of appropriate motorcycle helmets and note seat belts' effectiveness in preventing fatalities.
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