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US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don't fasten their seat belts

Headline from WNEP

Rear passengers consistently use seat belts at a lower rate than front passengers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

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  1. WNEP

    US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don't fasten their seat belts (opens WNEP)

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    WNEP's feed description

    Rear passengers consistently use seat belts at a lower rate than front passengers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

  2. Bangor Daily News

    Passenger cars will have alarms for backseat seat belts under new vehicle rules (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated the new rule will save 50 lives per year and prevent around 500 injuries.

  3. New York Post

    US vehicles will require alarms when backseat passengers don’t buckle up (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t buckle up.

  4. The Columbian

    U.S. to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don’t fasten their seat belts (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    DETROIT — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don't buckle up.

  5. ABC 12 Flint

    Vehicles to sound alarms by 2027 if rear passengers don (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it has finalized the rule. It also requires longer warnings when front seat belts aren’t fastened.

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