Air Bags and Seat Belts

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A: What is the New Zealand Warrant of Fitness rule regarding ‘Seat belts’?

Q: Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002 is one of a series of rules that sets safety requirements and standards for systems and components in vehicles operating in New Zealand. This rule states in which seating positions seatbelts must be fitted in vehicles, as well as the type of seatbelt that must be fitted. The aim of the rule is to ensure that safety requirements for the fitting and maintenance of seatbelts are complied with, and that seatbelts are securely anchored to a vehicle’s structure so that they function effectively in a crash.

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Q:Which type of belt must be fitted to a vehicle used for racing?

A: A five point harness is required when racing. A few other things are sometimes requierd, such as a roll cage, fire extinguasher and bucket seats. Also a bucket seat and a five point harness is necessary when a passenger(s) are desired.