While Alexander is breaking the law by not wearing her seat belt, Hyundai told 3 On Your Side it's following federal guidelines by not providing extenders. The current rules, established more than 40 years ago, require seat belts to fit drivers and passengers only up to 215 pounds. At this time, we have no plans to offer seatbelt extenders for any Hyundai vehicles. That's little comfort to Alexander, who thinks the law should be changed. She signed a petition asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to change the law.
Nothing ever changes until something tragic happens.
On Your Side contacted don't offer longer or extended seat belts. Pretty amazing when statistics show 55 percent of Americans are overweight. Volvo and Saab offer extenders with caveat. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar and Land Rover offer only customized longer seat belts. Belo Interactive Inc., All Rights Reserved.