Remember back when certain folks insisted seat belt laws were a violation of our civil rights?

John Blake thought safety belts were a drag.
From the May, 1970 issue of Car and Driver magazine

John Blake seems like one of those guys who would protest face masks and social distancing.

Fun Fact: Before 1980, only 11% of Americans used seat belts. This ad is from 1970.

The ad copy:

John Blake thought safety belts were a drag.

What’s your excuse?

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