Where must seatbelts be installed in a vehicle?

Seatbelts must be installed in both the driver's seat and the front passenger seat to ensure the safety of individuals in those positions. The driver and the front passenger are at the highest risk during vehicle operations and collisions, which makes seatbelts in these areas essential for protecting occupants from serious injuries.

While it is important for all passengers in a vehicle to wear seatbelts, the requirement specifies that they must be installed in these critical positions to support the primary function of seatbelts, which is to restrain occupants in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Other options may limit the coverage or might not emphasize the critical need for seatbelt use in the front, where the most severe accidents tend to occur.