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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2024

Automakers Rapidly Update Seat Belt Reminders in Response to IIHS Ratings

With a new IIHS rating system and only 82% of rear-seat occupants wearing their seat belts, automakers are under pressure to upgrade reminders.

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Newsby Christy GrimesMay 20, 2024

Together for Safer Roads Guide Outlines Best Practices for Seat Belts

The guide includes a look at currently existing practices within fleets based on an Oct. 2023 survey, industry best practices, and actionable takeaways for fleets.

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Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 26, 2024

IIHS Crash Test Rating Criteria Update Leads to Rating Changes on 13 Vehicles

A new metric on the updated moderate overlap front crash test factors in both the position of the shoulder belt on the rear dummy’s chest and chest compression.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 22, 2023

Minivans Don’t Make the Grade When It Comes to Rear-Seat Safety

The IIHS tested the Chrysler Pacifica, Kia Carnival, Toyota Sienna, and the Honda Odyssey minivans and none of the four vans earned an acceptable safety rating in the crash test.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 22, 2023

NHTSA Aims to Expand Seat Belt Warnings for All

To reduce injuries and fatalities, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s newly proposed rule requires automotive manufacturers to outfit cars, trucks, most buses, and more with seat belt use warning systems for the right front passenger and rear seats.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2022

Seat Belt Compliance Reaches Nearly 93% in Michigan

A Michigan State University study finds seat belt usage on the rise in the Wolverine State and above the national average use rate.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 19, 2022

Do Pickups Need Better Seat Belt Reminders?

Out of 10 pickup trucks recently evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), only one earned a good rating. Which Toyota made the cut?

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2022

High-Visibility Enforcement Campaigns Reduce Risky Driving Behaviors

New research shows that high visibility enforcement campaigns focused on seat belt use, distracted driving, alcohol-impaired driving and speeding led to better compliance rates, a reduction in hand-held phone use, lower rates of drunk driving crashes and citations, and decreased speeds in work zones.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2022

IIHS Launches Seat Belt Reminder Rating Program

Twenty-six small and midsize SUVs were the first vehicles evaluated under the new seat belt reminder ratings program developed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2021

798 Roadway Fatalities Estimated for Upcoming Holiday Period

Fatality estimates for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods could be far worse if seat belts — a basic, but vital safety device — did not exist.

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