Government Mandates More Annoying Car Beeping for Safety
Published Date: 1/3/2025
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Summary
Starting March 2025, new rules will make cars, trucks, and buses warn you if rear seat passengers aren’t buckled up, plus beef up front seat belt reminders. These changes affect most vehicles under 10,000 pounds and aim to keep everyone safer on the road. Car makers have until late 2026 and 2027 to follow the new rules, with some extra time for special manufacturers.
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