Backseat Seat Belt Alerts Get Extra Prep Time Until Spring
Published Date: 2/14/2025
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Summary
Hey drivers and car makers! The government is pushing back the start date for new seat belt reminder rules from January 3, 2025, to March 20, 2025. This gives everyone a bit more time to get ready for better seat belt alerts in both front and back seats—keeping passengers safer without rushing the process.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Rear-Seat Belt Reminder Requirement
The amended safety standard requires a seat belt use warning system for rear seats and stronger seat belt warnings for the front outboard seats. These requirements are tied to the final rule that will be effective March 20, 2025.
Seatbelt Rule Start Date Delayed
The government delayed the start date for the seat belt warning rule from January 3, 2025 to March 20, 2025. That means the new requirements will not take effect until March 20, 2025.
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