Previously, sound warnings were only required for the front seat belts. The NHTSA said these new seat belt rules will help prevent more than 500 injuries and 50 deaths each year.

US to require vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don’t fasten seat belts A seat belt warning sign for the right front passenger seat is displayed in a vehicle Aug. 21, 2023.

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

When will the new rule be implemented? 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.

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.

DETROIT (AP) — 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 ...

DETROIT (AP) — 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 ...

FILE - A seat belt warning sign for the right front passenger seat is displayed in a vehicle on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, file) 31,515 people played the daily Crossword recently ...

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.

US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don’t fasten their seat belts A seat belt warning sign for the right front passenger seat is displayed in a vehicle on Monday ...