[traviswt]

Not only that, but people driving faster because they feel confident in their seat belts hurt other people to a greater degree since they're increasing their own kinetic energy.

I think this is commonly called risk compensation, but I prefer the alternative name risk homeostasis [1].

On the flip side, when trucks hauling heavy, dangerous loads have a frontal collision, their loads go forward through the cab, killing the drivers instantly. Makes them think twice before speeding and tailgating.

In an AI future, maybe we'll have cars that purposefully hurt drivers when the AI determines they're driving recklessly. Don't like it? Turn on autopilot.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_compensation

[LAC-Tech]

I always truck drovers drove - on average - a lot better was because of the very direct impact losing their license would have on their livelihood. Even demerits could effect their work.