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29. They were required for each designated seating position as of January 1, 1968.

Mon Jun 10, 2019, 05:41 AM

Jun 2019

Last edited Mon Jun 10, 2019, 08:12 PM - Edit history (1)

https://icsw.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/FMVSS/#SN20
(see Standard #208)

In 1984, the New York Times published a timeline of safety requirements leading up to (potential ?) airbag requirements:
https://www.nytimes.com/1984/07/12/us/chronology-of-events-involving-air-bags.html

Adams, as Carter's Secretary of Transportation, instituted new rules regarding air bags and passive seatbelts. The new rules were killed at the beginning of the Reagan administration.

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A program Jimmy Carter ordered that has saved tens of thousands of lives. [View all] Stuart G Jun 2019 OP

Was there a problem adding the link directly? JHB Jun 2019 #1

I didn't know this about Carter. Thanks for posting MaryMagdaline Jun 2019 #2

Most people don't know this about Carter. He does not brag about it. Stuart G Jun 2019 #3

Thank you President Carter. calimary Jun 2019 #4

Are you sure you have this right? Seatbelts were made mandatory in 1968. marylandblue Jun 2019 #5

That is what Wikipedia says True Blue American Jun 2019 #22

Maybe it was the shoulder harness component? mr_lebowski Jun 2019 #10

Yeah I recall something like that too. marylandblue Jun 2019 #15

Which cars? WillowTree Jun 2019 #12

Just because there was a "mandate" it was not enforced... Stuart G Jun 2019 #14

I think maybe Carter ordered the rear seatbelts. Still a big lifesaver. marylandblue Jun 2019 #17

i am a proud fan of jimmy carter rampartc Jun 2019 #13

Don't speak too loudly. Trump will roll back... BadgerMom Jun 2019 #19

That was my exact and first thought when I saw this post. Doreen Jun 2019 #27

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2019 #21

So much confusion about the regulatory history here caraher Jun 2019 #23

Thank you for the clarifications. n/t sl8 Jun 2019 #30

I was resistent to the idea of manadatory seatbelts at the time. PufPuf23 Jun 2019 #24

Great post malaise Jun 2019 #28