LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A new study from the Michigan State University found that seat belt use among Michigan motorists increased slightly from 92.6 percent to 92.9 percent.

What sounds like a small increase, officials say this amount has a big impact.  Every 1 percent increase in seat belt use means an estimated 10 fewer traffic deaths and 100 fewer serious injuries. 

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The study also found that cell phone use has decreased. The rate of drivers using an electronic device was 6.1 percent, which is down slightly from 6.4 percent in 2021.