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according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. In July 1984, New York State passed the first mandatory seatbelt law in the nation, followed by New Jersey, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, and New Mexico. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in July 1984, New York State passed the first mandatory seatbelt law in the nation, followed by New Jersey, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, and New Mexico.
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∙ 14y agoIf my memory serves me right it was in the late 1970's early 1980's, but it took another few years before all cars had them . I know they were not in cars as of 1969 since I was in an accident and didn't have one in the car. So, I am pretty sure about the time frame I have given.
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∙ 13y agoWhere?
In the US, seatbelt law is state law, and therefore became effective at a different time in each of the 50 states.
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∙ 13y agoSeatbelt law is state law. Therefore, the year this became law varies from state to state.
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What year did seat belts become mandatory in bc?
1984
What year did seat belts become mandatory in Pennsylvania?
1987
What year did seat belts become mandatory in Ontario?
the year that Henry ford sent out cars to Ontario, Canadaotherwise, 1938
What year were seat belts made mandatory nationally in cars?
1976
What year did seat belts become an option?
In the year 1949 seat belts became an option in cars.
What year did shoulder belts become mandatory in Florida?
I believe it was in 1992.
What year did it become compulsory to wear seat belts in England?
1983
What year did it become compulsory to wear seat belts in Australia?
1970
What year did seat belts law in UK?
The law requiring the use of seat belts in the UK was introduced on January 31, 1983. This mandatory seat belt law applies to both drivers and passengers in the front and rear seats of a vehicle.
What year did seat belts become manditory in Alberta Canada?
Seat Belt Regulation, Alta. Reg. 258/1987
Did a 1964thunderbird come with seat belts or was it an option?
I believe it was the first year of seat belts being standard equipment on the Thunderbird.
Why wont your seat belts retract?
What year is your car if it has been in an accident the seat belts can fail as a safety precaution My vehicle is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The Front Seat belts are half way out and will not retract. Can I get them to retract?
