Unless one of the passengers knocks out the driver while bouncing around in the car.. The argument mentioned by tghw is the only reason I agree with the law on

Unless one of the passengers knocks out the driver while bouncing around in the car.. The argument mentioned by tghw is the only reason I agree with the law on this point. Considering law's meant to protect people from themselves (and only themselves) in general I'd pick freedom over mandatory safety any day.