Seat belt Extensions and the law

seat-belt-extenders-and-the-lawSeat belt laws were created for the safety of drivers, passengers, and other travellers, and they are important laws to follow. Federal law requires anyone in a vehicle to wear a seat belt, but also only requires car manufacturers to provide seat belts that accommodate occupants up to 215 pounds, with a hip circumference of 47 inches. But what happens if your size prevents you from wearing a seat belt? A seat belt extender, which provides up to one foot of extra belt material, is probably your best option to both stay safe and comply with seat belt laws. However, it is important to ensure that your seat belt extender does fit with all the legalities of your area.

One of the best things you can do is to contact your local community police station to ask how the laws in your area view seat belt extenders. Once you’ve done this, make sure that you are purchasing the correct seat belt extender for your vehicle. Not all seat belt extenders are made to fit with all cars, so check the product carefully before you buy it. You will probably also want to check with your car manufacturer, who can let you know if a car seat belt extender can be safely used in your vehicle.

Some users may be tempted to try to make their own seat belt extender by recreating the professional product. This is never advised. Professional products are well researched and well tested for safety, and it is unlikely that a homemade model would be able to equally stand up to stress. Also, should you be in an accident, it is unlikely that your insurance provider would provide coverage if you were not using an approved product. One final thing to note – do not attempt to use a car seat belt extender on an airline flight. All airline seat belt extenders must be FAA approved, which car seat belt extenders are not.

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