Seat Belts Buckle Up with Cleaner, Less Cluttered Guidelines
Published Date: 5/30/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
NHTSA wants to clean up the rules about where seat belts attach in cars by removing old, unnecessary text. This change helps car makers by making the rules clearer without adding new costs or deadlines. If you build or sell cars, this update makes life simpler and keeps seat belts safe and sound.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FMVSS 210 Text Cleanup Helps Makers
NHTSA proposes to remove unnecessary regulatory text from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, which covers seat belt assembly anchorages. If you build or sell cars, this change makes the rule language clearer and simplifies compliance without adding new costs or deadlines. The proposal keeps existing seat belt safety requirements in place while reducing regulatory clutter for manufacturers.
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