It is because status quo carries such a high value in Europe. I always say smoking and motorcycles are two thing you could never ever get to market if they did

It is because status quo carries such a high value in Europe. I always say smoking and motorcycles are two thing you could never ever get to market if they did not already exist. Teenage death rate in Austria e.g has a huge spike for 16 when scooters become legal. But it is just rationalized away. But if your 12 year old is slightly small and they just use a regular seat belt, that is a no go