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The Use of Seat Belts in Cars with Smart Seat Belt Reminders—Results of an Observational Study

Maria Krafft Folksam Research, Stockholm, Sweden
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Anders Kullgren Folksam Research, Stockholm, Sweden
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Anders Lie Swedish Road Administration, Borlänge, Sweden
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Claes Tingvall Swedish Road Administration, Borlänge, Sweden; Monash University Accident Research Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Pages 125-129 | Received 07 Nov 2005, Accepted 06 Dec 2005, Published online: 25 Jan 2007

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