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NHTSA Finalizes Rule Requiring Rear Seatbelt Warnings in New Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule requiring rear seatbelt warnings in all new U.S. passenger vehicles starting September 2027, projected to save 50 lives and prevent 500 injuries yearly, addressing lower rear seatbelt usage rates compared to front seats.
NHTSA Finalizes Rule Requiring Rear Seatbelt Warnings in New Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule requiring rear seatbelt warnings in all new U.S. passenger vehicles starting September 2027, projected to save 50 lives and prevent 500 injuries yearly, addressing lower rear seatbelt usage rates compared to front seats.
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