The video above shows a demonstration of the Seat Belt Convincer in use, how it is transported, and how it is prepared for use.
For more information about how your organization can bring the Seat Belt Convincer Program to your event, please use the contact form below to email Program Manager James Bowers.
The Seat Belt Convincer Program is a free public service program administered by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association.
The goal of this program is to provide a Seat Belt Convincer, an easy-to-use educational tool, to participating sheriffs’ offices for use at events across New York State.
The Convincer was developed to educate the public about how beneficial the use of seat belts can be even when involved in a low-speed collision. It is a very effective tool for safety presentations at high schools, businesses, fairs, community events, drivers’ education programs or any event where the “entertainment” and safety education factors associated with the Convincer would be of benefit.
The Seat Belt Convincer is an easy-to-use educational tool that allows riders to experience force, up to five times their body weight, similar to that of a 5-10 mph crash.
The passenger enters the carriage at the top of the slide and buckles into the seat. The operator then releases the carriage and gravity pulls the carriage forward reaching a speed of approximately 5 miles per hour before colliding with the bumpers at the front of the system. The Convincer allows the rider to experience the surprising amount of force generated with such a low speed collision and to gain respect for the benefit that a seat belt can provide.
The video below shows the Washington County Sheriff’s Office demonstrating the Seat Belt Convincer.
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