Then there’s the flashing light on the dash ... for enhanced front seat belt warnings goes into effect for automakers on September 1, 2026, while the rear seat warning starts on September ...
Within the next two years, the "ding" of a seat belt reminder will be required for all seats in a vehicle, no longer just the driver. Here's what to know.
What Kinds of Vehicles Does the New Seat Belt Warning Rule Cover ... Risk of moderate to critical injury drops by 50 percent. In light trucks, the risk of death drops by 60 percent and moderate ...
According to the NHTSA, the new rear seat-belt rule will prevent more than 500 injuries and save about 50 lives every year.
Front seat belt warning systems must comply with the new rule by Sept. 1, 2026, and rear seat belt warning systems must comply by Sept. 1, 2027, the rule states. Vehicle manufacturers are ...