Safety Belts
Sir, —I am considering fixing safety belts in my car, but have been advised against any belt that is anchored on the door column above the’ shoulder on the basis that this part of a car is frequently damaged in accidents. It . appears that there are three main types of belts available: (1) the lap belt, anchored at both ends to the- floor; (2) a lap and shoulder belt anchored to the floor and the side column; (3) a lap and shoulder belt with the shoulder strap anchored over the back of the seat to the floor. I would be pleased if some responsible authority would comment on these points.—Yours, etc., SAFE ANCHORAGE. September 29, 1964. [The District Offices of the Transport Department (Mr D. L. Hogan) replies:—“All three types are . satisfactory, provided each end of the belt is separately and securely anchored. Anchoring one end to the door pillar is common practice both overseas and to New Zealand,, and I do not know of any case where the seat belt failed because of damage to the door pillar. All the Transport .Department’s cars are fitted with safety belts which are anchored with one end on the door pillar and the other on the flpor.”]
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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30561, 2 October 1964, Page 12
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