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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

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

Seat Belt Reminders - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

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.

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.

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