Seat Belts in Cars ?

Sparky

Well I know you can get the type of belt that goes over the shoulders in some cars and they aren't original ones but modified and the car modified to suit. I would just ask at the MOT centre tester to advise as I am not sure though but they will know.

Lindodo

ok well a Seat belt fitted to any car from 82 onwards must have an "E" standard test , A lap belt would not pass that teat for use in the front of the car, and if fitted you have to wear it , sorry but thats the way they get you

Michael G

In that case it would not only be illegal but downright dangerous. 3 point belts are fitted for safety not just because of the law. Lap belts are also more likely to break your spine if you are in a bad collision!

Lacieles

All the time for both front, and for the rear passengers, they're enforcing the law by next year here in Malaysia.

Please punctuate properly folks.

Ask a surgeon what "lap-belt injuries" are, and he will tell you they usually involve a wheelchair for the rest of your days. I have had rally-cars on the road, as my daily driver, and felt really secure in my bucket seat and full harness... Sitting in a regular car with a 3-point belt was just scary after that.

Grey Mare

No. The seat belt must be attached to the vehicle's 'safety cell' not to the seat and must in all cases be of lap-and-diagonal type. The only alternative belt arrangement is the installation of a full body harness of the type used in rally cars. These are legal, but not very comfortable, and definitely not practical for anything other than 'special operations'.

Despite appearances, even rally cars must comply with RTA (Road Traffic Act) and highway regulations because they can, and often do, get used on 'road stages' during a rally. As an aside, they must also obey speed restrictions, and comply with lighting regulations.

You can install ministry approved alternatives, provided they are fitted according to the manufacturer's exact instructions, and have subsequently been examined by a suitably qualified automotive engineer.

You would also be obliged to inform your insurance company because this would be deemed as a 'safety related modification'.

Alternative seat belts are only legal if they comply fully with the law applicable to vehicle in which they are fitted.

redhzkingswood

For the purposes of the survey. No.

bungee

I doubt if it would be legal since they have to have approved high strength attachment brackets and bolts.

MotÃ¶rhead Fan

it is not legal, you must use the seat belt provided!

StanS

You'd have to find a ('legal') aftermarket seat belt that would work that way for it to be legal, but I don't think you'll find one.

UCANTCME

You can install different seat belts but they need to be inspected to make sure that they will work correctly.......

The inspection can be done at your local department of highway patrol and your insurance company will need to know of this change as well.

Greyeagle

It may depend on your state Law! I would suggest that you ask the DMV to be sure!

joannie

please use the seatbelt that came with the car.it could well save your life.xxx

dawn shortarse

use the seatbelt provided regardless its law in uk

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