# 1252.223-73 Seat Belt Use Policies and Programs.

As prescribed in 1223.7000(c), insert the following clause:

Seat Belt Use Policies and Programs (NOV 2022)

In accordance with Executive Order 13043, Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States, dated April 16, 1997, the Contractor is encouraged to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for its employees when operating company-owned, rented, or personally-owned vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in support of this Presidential initiative. For information on how to implement such a program or for statistics on the potential benefits and cost-savings to your company or organization, please visit the Click it or Ticket seat belt safety section of NHTSA's website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/click-it-or-ticket and https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts.

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