Oklahomans are buckling up

Oklahomans are buckling up at record rates. That's the word this morning from the state Highway Safety Office. <br/><br/>It says the annual seat belt usage for front-seat drivers has topped 80% for

Thursday, July 22nd 2004, 5:45 am

By: News On 6

Oklahomans are buckling up at record rates. That's the word this morning from the state Highway Safety Office.

It says the annual seat belt usage for front-seat drivers has topped 80% for the first time. That's up from 76.7% last year.

The new figures push Oklahoma higher than the national average of 79%.