Rear Seat Belt Use: Little Change in Four Years, Much More to Do

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November 22nd, 2019

This report makes specific recommendations on how states and other stakeholders can and should save lives by increasing rear seat belt use by adults:

States should pass and enforce strong laws and publicize the benefits of belt use in all seating situations;
Fir-hire vehicle services should actively promote belt use to their passengers;
Vehicle manufacturers should install rear seat belt use reminders; and
NHTSA should develop programs and finalize federal rulemaking to require rear belt reminders.