N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 15 § 49.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 49.2 - 1974 and newer vehicles

(a) Every 1974 and newer motor vehicle offered for sale in New York State shall be equipped with seat safety belts and shoulder harness safety belts if required as original equipment or as a condition of importation by Federal law or regulation. This Part shall not apply to those motor vehicles equipped with passive restraint systems (air bags), which conform to Federal motor vehicle safety standard 208 in all respects.

(b) Every seat safety belt and every shoulder harness safety belt shall comply in all respects with Federal motor vehicle safety standards 208, 209 and 210 (49 C.F.R. 571.208, 571.209 and 571.210), as they exist on the day such restraining device is manufactured. This shall apply to both original equipment and replacement equipment.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 15 § 49.2