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Why are drivers using ‘beep stoppers’?

Research released earlier this summer showed that seat belt wearing rates have decreased among dr...

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15.45 14 Aug 2024


Why are drivers using ‘beep stoppers’?


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Research released earlier this summer showed that seat belt wearing rates have decreased among drivers and on top of that, drivers have been buying devices called ‘beep stoppers’ aimed at disabling car systems that beep when seat belts are not worn while driving.

Is driving behaviour and attitudes at an all time low?

Geraldine Herbert is a motoring editor and columnist with the Sunday independent and joins Kieran to discuss.


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