(DailyEmailNews.com) – In another bid for government over-regulation that will affect all car buyers, the Department of Transportation now demands rear-seat belt reminder systems in all cars by 2027.
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Critics argue this is more government overreach in our daily lives.
Starting September 2027, new passenger vehicles in the U.S. must be equipped with rear-seat belt warnings.
This announcement is part of a broader push by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to extend mandatory seat belt reminders beyond the driver’s seat.
These changes will allegedly save 50 lives and prevent 500 injuries annually.
The rule applies across a spectrum of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, and buses, excluding school buses.
Previously, seat belt reminders were only needed for the driver, but now front-seat passengers will also receive reminders.
It seems the nanny state wants to ensure we don’t forget how to buckle up.
The NHTSA finalized this rule, enhancing front seat belt warnings as well. These regulations come amid a push for stricter safety standards by the current administration. Safety advocates are now urging for even more regulations before the Biden administration wraps up its term.
“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it finalized the rule, which also requires enhanced warnings when front seat belts aren’t fastened,” ABC12 writes in a report.
The regulations amend the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, initially mandating seat belts for drivers since 1968.
Now, warnings must last at least 60 seconds visually and 30 seconds audibly for rear seat belts unless the vehicle detects no occupant.
One might say it’s no different than a nanny standing over you, demanding compliance.
The NHTSA has other initiatives lined up, like automatic emergency braking systems in all vehicles by 2029.
These measures are bundled within the National Roadway Safety Strategy, aiming for a supposed zero deaths on roads—a lofty goal given the inherent risks of driving that personal responsibility can better address.
“Wearing a seat belt is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent injury and death in a vehicle crash,” NHTSA Chief Counsel Adam Raviv said.
“While seat belt use has improved for decades, there’s still more we can do to make sure everyone buckles up. These new requirements will help to increase seat belt use, especially for rear seat passengers, by enhancing reminders for vehicle occupants to buckle up,” he added.
Ultimately, while safety is crucial, one must question just how much control over individual lives is ideal.
Our department finalized a rule today requiring seat belt use warnings for rear seats and enhanced warnings for driver and front passenger seats starting with 2027 models —this is a significant step that will prevent injuries and save lives in a crash. https://t.co/OvyHgMRUa2
— U.S. Department of Transportation (@USDOT) December 16, 2024
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