NHTSAFinal Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Occupant Crash Protection; Seat Belt Reminder Systems; Controls and Displays
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Summary
This regulation updates safety rules for seat belt reminder systems in cars to make sure they work properly and alert drivers and passengers to buckle up. The changes affect how car manufacturers design warning lights, sounds, and displays on vehicle dashboards to encourage safer driving habits.
Key Points
- 1Car makers must ensure seat belt reminder systems clearly alert both drivers and front passengers when seat belts are not fastened
- 2The regulation sets standards for warning lights, chimes, and visual displays on dashboards to be more effective and user-friendly
- 3Manufacturers must follow specific rules about how long warnings last, how loud they are, and where they appear on the dashboard
- 4These changes apply to new cars and help reduce injuries and deaths by encouraging people to wear seat belts
- 5Car manufacturers must comply with these new standards when designing vehicles, potentially requiring updates to their safety systems
Key Dates
Published
January 3, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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