If seat belt laws are so needed as many claim, what's to say things like this won't be next:
Helmets for swimming pools - You could hit your head on the side of the pool, or on the bottom if you dive in... So helmets are for your own protection.
Flotation devices for all other swimming - Because you could swim out too far, get a cramp and drown. So flotation devices are for your own protection.
Chaps and leather boots for nature hiking - There is the danger when hiking of getting bit by poisonous snakes, and being out in the wilderness this could kill you. So if you hike, you are required to wear leather chaps and boots to prevent snake bites. It's for your own protection.
Illuminated pedestrian night vests - From sun down to sun up, all pedestrians on public sidewalks, streets, and public parking areas, are required to wear government approved illuminated safety vests at all times, to better alert people in motor vehicles of your presence. They are for your own protection.
Cold weather protective shoes - All citizens are required to wear cleated, government approved shoes, boots or over-shoes when a) walking on sidewalks, streets, or any public areas and b) the official temperature locally is 28 degrees Fahrenheit or below. This is to prevent serious injury due to falls occurring, from possible ice that may have accumulated. These shoes are for your own protection.
Summer water requirement/GPS beacon for motorists - Each year from June 1 through September 30, all motor vehicles are required to carry within the vehicle, 1 liter of drinking water for every person in the car, as a safety precaution in the case of vehicle breakdown in rural areas. It's to prevent dehydration, serious illness or possible death that could occur, should motorist find themselves stranded for several hours or more. All vehicle must also carry a GPS distress beacon at all times to alert public safety officers you've been stranded. The summer water requirement and GPS beacon are for your own protection, and the protection of your passengers.