New England Region SCCA - The first seat belt law was a federal law, which took effect on January 1, 1968 requiring all new vehicles (except buses) be fitted with seat belts
3-point safety belt from Volvo - the most effective lifesaver in traffic for fifty years - Volvo Car USA Newsroom
3-point safety belt from Volvo - the most effective lifesaver in traffic for fifty years - Volvo Car USA Newsroom
![A young woman has put her seat belt on according to the regulations, which become effective from the 1st of August in 1984 on Stock Photo - Alamy A young woman has put her seat belt on according to the regulations, which become effective from the 1st of August in 1984 on Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/DC97EE/a-young-woman-has-put-her-seat-belt-on-according-to-the-regulations-DC97EE.jpg)