I had a disconcerting experience the other night: A cop pulled up behind me and turned his lights on.
Were you speeding?
No, because I wasn't wearing my seatbelt.
You have to be safe while driving. The cop pulled you over for your own safety.
Yeah, but I'm a safe driver.
You may be, the fact that almost 40,000 people are killed annually in car accidents indicates that not everyone drives safely. Seat belt laws are designed to protect everyone, regardless of how carefully they operate a vehicle.