Federal Regulators Consider Seat Belt Ignition Interlocks on Automobiles

“The seatbelt ignition interlock would prevent the automobile from starting unless the seatbelt was clasped. Back in 1974 the government required interlocks on nearly all 1974 year model vehicles. However, public outcry led Congress to banish the mandate. This week the NHTSA reportedly rejected a petition from BMW that would allow the German automaker to skip certain crash testing requirements if it installed seatbelt interlocks in front seats.  BMW outlined three different potential types of interlocks including one that would prevent the vehicle from being started. Another would prevent the driver from shifting out of Park and a third would allow the vehicle to be driven only at low speeds.”

http://www.dailytech.com/Federal+Regulators+Consider+Seat+Belt+Ignition+Interlocks+on+Automobiles/article33274.htm

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