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Passive Restraints for Automobile Occupants--A Closer Look

CED-79-93 Published: Jul 27, 1979. Publicly Released: Jul 27, 1979.
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All new cars manufactured after September 1, 1983, will be required to have passive restraint systems requiring no action by occupants. The two systems being considered are air bags and automatic seat belts. The Secretary of Transportation mandated passive front seat restraint systems to overcome the public's reluctance to buckle up their seat belts.

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