14 Feb 2025
🚗Delay of Seat Belt Reminder Regulation Deadline by NHTSA
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection, Seat Belt Reminder Systems, Controls and Displays
Summary
This document delays until March 20, 2025, the effective date of the January 3, 2025, final rule that amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant crash protection," to require a seat belt use warning system for rear seats and enhance the seat belt warning requirements for the front outboard seats.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The regulatory delay impacts compliance deadlines for vehicle manufacturers, requiring adherence to new safety standards, specifically for seat belt reminder systems. Businesses must adjust their production and marketing strategies accordingly to accommodate the extended timeline.