I hate to tell you this, but unless you bought a pre-1966 vehicle, there are already regulators mandating safety features on your car.
> I'll take responsibility for safe driving on myself, thank you.
As long as someone else is out there who can run into me through no fault of my own, I'd like some assurances that their vehicle has safety features that will protect me.
Yes, I know that. That doesn't mean I agree with it.
> As long as someone else is out there who can run into me through no fault of my own, I'd like some assurances that their vehicle has safety features that will protect me.
They won't. Even with all the safety features that are mandated, someone else can still injure or kill you in a collision through no fault of your own. The main things protecting you are safety features in your car, but if they're actually going to protect you, why do you need regulations to get you to buy them? Wouldn't you be willing to pay for them anyway?