<ul><li>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has made rear seat belt alerts mandatory starting from September 1, 2027.</li><li>The rule requires visual and auditory alerts to the driver if a passenger is detected in a rear seat unbuckled.</li><li>Front-seat occupants will also receive updated warnings, including a two-stage audible warning upon starting the vehicle.</li><li>NHTSA estimates that 50 lives annually can be saved with rear-seat and enhanced front-seat warnings.</li></ul>

Buckle Up: Rear Seat Belt Alerts Mandatory Starting 2027

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