Nearly half of the people killed on U.S. roads in 2023 were not wearing seat belts. That year, 17,872 vehicles in fatal crashes involved unbelted occupants, according to a new analysis from Pegasus ...

Jacob Winkler, 7, demonstrates how to fasten a seat belt at Mt. Olympus Senior Center in Millcreek on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The Utah Department of Public Safety is urging children (ages 5-14) and ...

A federal safety seat belt reminder rule requires the tech to be rolled out to every vehicle by September 2027. Will it ...

Despite information and research showing the effectiveness of seat belts, some drivers still make excuses about why they fail to use this important safety device. Colorado state troopers share 10 ...

It’s no secret that seat belts save lives. Most people wouldn’t think twice about buckling up in a car. Statistics have shown that seat belts are instrumental in keeping riders safe. And with all of ...

The number of Minnesota drivers wearing seat belts is at an all-time high, according to the Department of Public Safety’s annual seat belt observation survey. But even with 95.2% of vehicle occupants ...

In a significant move towards enhancing road safety, a new law mandating the use of seat belts for all passengers in public transport and commercial vehicles has come into effect today. This ...

A reader asked The Bee if it’s legal to wear a seat belt under your arm and not over your shoulders in California. Here’s what to know. FatCamera Getty Images/iStockphoto Car seat belts might not be ...

Car seat belts might not be the most comfortable, but they can keep you safe when driving around California. A reader asked The Sacramento Bee: “Is it legal to wear your seat belt tucked under your ...