Brussels, 23/02/2007 (Agence Europe) - In Brussels on Thursday, the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) presented the results of a study on the use of safety belts in transport. Although the wearing of safety belts is compulsory under EU law (Directive 2003/20/EC of 8 April 2003 amending Council Directive 91/671/EEC), the percentage of passengers who actually wear safety belts in front seats varies from under 70% to over 95% depending on the European state. This figure is less high for...