The NHTSA finalized a rule to enhance seat belt reminders for rear seat passengers, expecting to save up to 50 lives annually through increased compliance.
NHTSA's Adam Raviv stated, "These new requirements will help to increase seat belt use, especially for rear seat passengers, by enhancing reminders for vehicle occupants to buckle up."
Emily A. Thomas from Consumer Reports emphasized the significance of seat belts, noting that "...passengers in the back seat are less likely to use seat belts than in the front seat."
Data from the NHTSA shows a stark difference in seat belt use: 91.6% of front-seat occupants wore their seat belts versus only 81.7% of back-seat passengers.
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