In 1956, Dr. C. H. Sheldon, a doctor of neurology, floated the idea of retractable seat belts to help alleviate the opposition towards cumbersome safety belts, (via Capcity Law).

Most seat belts have a switchable retractor with two modes. In Emergency Locking mode, the seat belt strap can be pulled freely and will only lock into a tight, fixed position when the car ...

The average incremental cost of equipping a large school bus with seat belts would be between $7,346 and $10,296, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated at a public meeting ...

In 2007, NHTSA recommended that the installation of three-point lap-shoulder seat belts be considered for large school buses greater than 10,000 pounds. In 2009, NHTSA required belts for small buses.

Local News Childress Upset About Improper Seat Belt Installation Claims Posted 10:25 a.m. Dec 11, 2006 - Updated 2:41 a.m. Aug 24, 2001 ...

Typically the harness is too loose or the car seat itself is too loose. “There are a 100,000 combinations of cars and car seats out there,” said John Drees, who oversees the installation ...

Florida law requires the use of seat belts or child restraint devices by drivers of motor vehicles, all front seat passengers, and all children riding in a vehicle under 18. Children aged 3 and ...