Seat-belt chimes: lifesaving reminders stuck in regulatory limbo

Seat-belt warning chimes are meant to save lives, but U.S. regulators have delayed tightening rules for new cars until 2028. Some automakers are voluntarily boosting reminders, while safety advocates argue the delay costs lives and fuels frustration with the ongoing tug-of-war between nuisance and life-saving safety. The article explores why the fight over seat-belt cues has persisted and what observers expect next.