Pandemic bad habits mean fewer are buckling up

Pandemic bad habits mean fewer are buckling up
Pandemic bad habits mean fewer are buckling up

LANSING

The use of seat belts is on the decline in Michigan, a state that has been a national leader in safety belt use, according to the latest statistics from the State Police.

The major reason is bad driving habits picked up during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Gary Bubar, a public affairs specialist in traffic safety at AAA Michigan.

A study by Michigan State University for the State Police shows u…