Seatbelt Interlock
In 2020, more than half of occupants killed in passengervehicle crashes in the U.S. were not wearing a seatbelt. For the 1974 model year, the federal government mandated an interlock mechanism that prevented a car from starting if the driver’s seatbelt was unfastened. But the public rebelled, and Congress struck down the measure. Perhaps it’s time to revisit the idea.