US Spec 1991 405 Mi16 automatic seatbelts

Here's a video of automatic seatbelts required by Peugeot to install in 1990. Their other choice was to install an airbag, but they chose the cheaper option!

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Mi16
• seatbelts

[palebeachbum]

I think I saw that on America's Funniest Home Videos once. Some guy had bought a new car with auto belts and it smacked him in the face as he tried to get out. Too funny.

[dportass]

my god some people are lazy, it takes absolutely no effort to put a proper 3-point seatbelt on and are safer much safer in a crash

[carwrtr1]

I liked the "automatic" system, for IT MADE THOSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BUCKLE UP TO USE THEIR SEAT BELTS. It's the law, and maybe a traffic ticket and fine will be a good reminder to those who disregard the law that makes sense......

[IIGrayfoxII]

@dportass

it was a countermesure of poor usage rates of normal seat belts mainly in the US, but you still had to fasten the manual lap belt, so if you do use a seatbelt the auto system is made redundent.

[FlimsyRock]

I meant to put if not of

[FlimsyRock]

This sucks. If there was a crash, you can slip right underneath it of you don't put on the lap belt!

[Goldenrod636]

I like automatic seatbelts and I think that they are cool when they go over you.

[tim0090]

you can undo the seat belt :)

[audioaesthetiks]

i remember these! my mom drove a late 80's early 90's mazda 626 and it had this.

[jheanellt]

That is so funny. Of course, I have never used one, but for the unfortunate ppl who have, I have nothing but sympathy. It looks really anoying. What if you just want to chill in your car?

[Perucho20ie]

It may have been impressive in 1991