According to the NHTSA, the new rear seat-belt rule will prevent more than 500 injuries and save about 50 lives every year.

It is a crucial component of vehicle safety systems and is mandated by law in many countries. Automotive seat belts are typically made of nylon or polyester webbing and are anchored to the vehicle ...

Forty years ago Wednesday, New Yorkers became the first car occupants in the U.S. to face penalties for not buckling up, so large numbers started fastening their seat belts. Through some starts ...