Requisitos de cinturones de seguridad en vehículos nuevos en Minnesota

Explicación Simple

Desde 1964, todos los autos nuevos en Minnesota deben tener cinturones de seguridad en los asientos delanteros. Esto ayuda a que los pasajeros estén más seguros en caso de un accidente.

Es como asegurarte de que tu bicicleta tenga frenos funcionales; si no los tiene, te arriesgas a tener un accidente.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan compra un nuevo auto en Minnesota. Según la ley, debe asegurarse de que su auto tenga cinturones de seguridad instalados en los asientos delanteros antes de registrar el vehículo. Si no lo hace, podría tener problemas al momento de registrar su auto.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

After January 1, 1964, all new motor vehicles, not exempt from Minnesota license fees, other than a bus, school bus, motorcycle, motorized bicycle, farm tractor, road tractor, and truck, sold or offered for sale or registered in Minnesota shall be equipped to permit the installation of seat belts in the front seat thereof. Within 30 days after the registration of such motor vehicle, it shall be equipped with seat belts installed for use in the left front and right front seats thereof. The specifications and requirements for seat belts or seat belt assemblies shall conform with the minimum standards for seat belts or seat belt assemblies heretofore adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers and in effect on January 1, 1963. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "Booster seat" means a child passenger restraint system that meets applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards and is designed to provide belt-positioning that elevates a child to be properly seated with a safety belt. (c) "Child passenger restraint system" means a device that: (1) meets applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards of the United States Department of Transportation and complies with any other applicable federal regulations; (2) is designed to restrain, seat, or position children; and (3) is appropriate to the age of the child being restrained. Child passenger restraint system includes a booster seat.