Marco SRS Air Bag Suspension

Safety Belt

Texas Safety Belt Laws

In Texas, like most states, they are concerned with the safety for their motorists, hence the Texas occupant restraint laws, or more commonly known as the Texas seat belt safety laws.  These focus on 3 statutes: child passenger safety seats, safety belts for drivers and passengers and riding in truck open beds.

Child Passenger Safety Seats

It states in the Texas safety belt law that children under 5 and are less than 3 feet tall are required to be in child safety seats when riding in a vehicle.  Children who are over 3 1/2 feet are not required to be in safety seats, but are still required to be buckled up in safety belts, even if the child is under 5.  If a child is over 6 years old with a height of 3 feet, they are also not required to be in safety seats.  Fines for not following this statute range between $100 - $200, not including other fees.  Seating a child in a child safety seat reduces the risk of death by 71% for babies and 54% for toddlers.

Safety Belts for Drivers and Passengers

Everyone, regardless of age range should wear safety belts whenever they are in a vehicle.  By Texas safety belt laws, front seat passengers are required to be buckled up to safety belts at all times.  Adults are not required by law to fasten their seat belts when they are seated in the back seat, while passengers under 17 must be buckled up, wherever they sit.  Though not required, it is still recommended that adults in the back seat buckle their seat belts for safety reasons.  Fines for not fastening seat belts come at $25-$50, but if the passenger is under 17, the fines come at $100-$200, not including other fees.

Riding in Truck Open Beds

 A person commits the offense if the person operates an open-bed truck or an open flatbed truck or trailer and allows a child younger than 18 to occupy the bed of the truck or the trailer.  Truck beds are for hauling, not transporting people, therefore, they don't have the necessary safety equipment to keep people safe while the truck is moving.  There are several exceptions, like: if the vehicle is in a parade or emergency, if the vehicle is used to transport farmworkers, or if the truck is the only vehicle owned and operated by members of the household.  Fines for this are from $25-$200.  Although the statute focuses more on the safety of children, it is highly recommended that truck beds are not to be used for anything other than transporting cargo.

About the Author

The National Safety Commission works to increase awareness of important safety issues, particularly those that deal with highway and traffic safety information. Our mission is to make consumers more vigilant and understand that "safety is no accident," through education, quality traffic school online courses and outreach programs. Through our traffic safety blogs we promote defensive driving techniques, driver training and safety.   Read more driver safety tips at our Texas Defensiving Driving Blog.

TV safety belt $38.99 Bretford - TV safety belt

Bretford TV Safety Belt Sbrt $47.22 Bretford TV Safety Belt Sbrt

Seat Belt Safety Sign $109.49 Seat belt safety signs enforce the law and promote motorist safety. 18"h x 24"h- Seat belts are the fastened? sign. Choose from aluminum, steel, or polyethylene. Option of high-intensity reflective or engineer grade reflective. Can't be missed in dark conditions, and is ideal for parking lots and driveways. Option of standard or duroshield topcoat. Duroshield topcoat has a lifetime guarantee- the best defense against fading, graffiti, and chemicals.

Buhl Industries BELT12 12apos; Rachet Safety Belt $28.02 Optional safety belt used for securing equipment to carts. Tightening buckle allows belt to be pulled secure. Safety belt ratchet locking 12 nylon strap.

Caution Safety Belt Required Sign $17.79 Caution safety belt required signs remind workers to use safety belt and lifeline in confined spaces. Increases fall safety and related injuries. Wording - CAUTION SAFETY BELT AND LIFELINE REQUIRED Color - Black / Yellow Header - Caution Language - English Material - Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Foam Adhesive, Adhesive Vinyl, Magnetic Reflectivity - Reflective or Non-Reflective Size - 7" x 10", 10" x 14", 14" x 20" Lifetime Guarantee available with optional Duroshield Topcoat

Bretford Ratcheted Safety Belt. Each $57.1 Manufacturer: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. Each. Ratcheted Safety Belt Adjustable safety belt secures your monitor to a cart or mounting device. Attaches to any cart with a vertical shelf lip. Ratchet system tightens one inch wide x 9 ft. long around moni

Car Safety belt soft lock $4.09 Overview:Product UsageSafety belt is a major guarantee for safety during drive. Anyhow. To those who drive in low speed or with close distance,it's will always troublesome to fasten the safety belt.Thus, mute button for safety belt becomes necessary and intimate for those drivers as it then can solve the inconvenience and trouble caused by fasten the safety belt(Flashed warning light and fail to start engine).Product Characteristics and operation1.Choices of wide range of color to meet customer's requirement at most.2.Simple and convenient to use.Only need to insert the mute button into the safety belt socket.Friendly reminder:For your traveling safety, please close the safety belt.Note: If the color out of our stock, we will ship the item in random.Specification:Weight Approx:60gSize Approx:10.5 x 6 x 0.5 cm​

Car Seat Safety Belt for Children (Black) $4.9 - Adjustable to all different sizes of seat belt- Available for 3-14 age Children- More safety insurance than using conventional seat belt

Car Auto Safety Seat Belt Lock Buckle $3.39 Overview:2PCS Adjustable Car Auto Safety Seat Belt Lock Multifunctional Buckle Safety Car Auto Buckle will lock your seat belt to add safety and move freely at the same time. This Seat Belt Buckle possesses a strong metal button and a press button for adjust the belt. Easily to install, and best security for you. Durable and long lasting Adjustable Belt Buckle is suitable for any auto to use. Simply Connect to the existing seat belt to secure the safety of you. It is made of hard plastic and metal material. Specification:Weight Approx:60gSize Approx:7.5 x 4.5 x 3.3 cm​

MJM International B22 22Safety Belt $26.15 Safety belt (adjustable with Velcro) for 22 shower chair. Satisfaction ensured. Designed to suit any budget. Huge selection to choose from.

Safety Belt Baby Seat $52.99 Bucket seat of Koroseal nylon belting with guard strap and snap lock. 5 lbs.

Forklift Safety Labels - Fasten Seat Belt $10.6 Emphasize forklift driver safety with Forklift Safety Labels. Important safety messages remind forklift drivers to stay safe Small 5"W x 2"H size safety labels will fit almost anywhere on a forklift Labels are a durable vinyl material with a self-adhesive back Message reads "Fasten Seat Belt" in black lettering on a yellow background with graphic forklift symbol

Keep Hands Off Belt Machine Safety Labels $25.99 Keep hands off belt machine safety labels tell workers to keep hands off of machinery while it is in motion. Danger keep hands off while belt is in motion. 3-1/2"h x 5"w machine safety vinyl labels, sold 5 per package. The perfect size to fit on or around equipment. Clear polyester coating protects against dirt, oil, and chemicals. Self-adhesive vinyl is flexible for use on curved or flat surfaces. Split-back liner makes application simple.

Child Car Vehicle Auto Seat Safety Belt Lock Buckle Adjustable $11.49 Description:Safety Seat Belt Lock will lock your seat belt to add safety for children and move freely at the same time.This Seat Belt Lock possesses a strong triangle clasp, a flexible clamp and a adjustable clamp.Wide Child Seat Belt Lock with adheresive velcro ensures the ultimate comfort and firmly control.Durable and long lasting Safety Seat Belt Lock is suitable for any auto to use.Easily to install. Instructions for installation are on the back of the blister card.Simply Connect to the existing seat belt to secure the safety of your child.Size of the Belt lock: L36 x W4.6cm, approx.Weight: 130gPackage included:1 x Adjustable Seat Belt Lock

Buckle Up Seat Belt Safety Sign $103.2 Buckle up seat belt safety signs enforce the law and promote motorist safety. 24"h x 18"w- Buckle up do it for them sign. Choose from aluminum, steel, or polyethylene. Option of high-intensity reflective or engineer grade reflective. Can't be missed in dark conditions, and is ideal for parking lots and driveways. Option of standard or duroshield topcoat. Duroshield topcoat has a lifetime guarantee- the best defense against fading, graffiti, and chemicals.

2pcs Universal Metal Safety Seat Belt Buckles for Car $4.1 Product Features: Top quality universal type safety belt buckleMetal and plastic materialAvailable for BMW, Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Mazda, Toyota, etc.Tough and portable, non-rusty, ideal for carAdheres to safety standardsProduct Specifications: Color: Black and RedDimension: 87*52*30 mmWeight: 155gPackage Contents: 2 x Safety Belt Buckles

2pcs Universal Metal Safety Seat Belt Buckles for Car (Black) $4 Product Features: Top quality universal type safety belt buckleMetal and plastic materialAdheres international safety standardsAvailable for Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Mazda, Toyota, etc.Tough, portable and rust-proofProduct Specifications:Dimension: 60*53*7 mmWeight: 83gColor: BlackPackage Contents:2 * Safety Belt Buckles

2pcs Amaranth Car Seat Safety Belt Stopper Clip Set New $8.49 Description:One set of two Safety Belt Stoppers will decrease the press of the seat belt for driving in relax, it used to avoid the noise of some car's alarm systermThe Seat Belt Stopper fits around the seat belt, and allows you to pull out some slack, so you can drive in comfortThis Car Belt Stopper Clip will reduce the discomfort from the car seat belt rubbing across your chestThe Car Seat Safety Clip makes long journeys more pleasantAmaranth Belt Stopper Clip easy to install and use, made in plastic material, durable and long time for usingColor: Amaranth and sliverySize: about 55 x 30 x 15mm (each piece)Weight: 45gInstallation:Take off cover and fix the seat belt stopper on suitable positionTo operate in case of not making damage on function of seat beltNotice:Please wear safety belt in the necessary!

Yellow Car Seat Safety Belt Stopper Clip Set New 2pcs $8.49 Description:Glaring rhinestone design product!This Car Belt Stopper Clip will reduce the discomfort from the car seat belt rubbing across your chestThe Car Seat Safety Clip makes long journeys more pleasantOne set of two Safety Belt Stoppers will decrease the press of the seat belt for driving in relax, it used to avoid the noise of some car's alarm systermThe Seat Belt Stopper fits around the seat belt, and allows you to pull out some slack, so you can drive in comfortYellow Belt Stopper Clip easy to install and use, made in plastic material, durable and long time for usingColor: yellow and silverySize: about 55 x 30 x 15mm (each piece)Weight: 45gInstallation:Take off cover and fix the seat belt stopper on suitable positionTo operate in case of not making damage on function of seat beltNotice:Please wear safety belt in the necessary!

Medline Safety-Soft Security Belt - Belt, Security, Safety-Soft, Poly, 1Pc. Each $21.13 Manufacturer: Medline. Each. Safety-Soft Security Belt: This polyester strap has a thick foam lining to reduce friction on patient's hips and bar tacks at stress points for long life. One-piece style is a single piece of foam that ties behind the back. Th

Medline Safety-Soft Security Belt - Belt, Security, Safety-Soft, Poly, 2Pc. Each $28.51 Manufacturer: Medline. Each. Safety-Soft Security Belt: This polyester strap has a thick foam lining to reduce friction on patient's hips and bar tacks at stress points for long life. One-piece style is a single piece of foam that ties behind the back. Th

Medline Safety-Soft Security Belt - Belt, Safety-Soft, Quick-Release, 2Pc, Ea. Each $29.29 Manufacturer: Medline. Each. Safety-Soft Security Belt: This polyester strap has a thick foam lining to reduce friction on patient's hips and bar tacks at stress points for long life. One-piece style is a single piece of foam that ties behind the back. Th

Hunter Safety System 69001 Lineman Style Climbing Belt $38.17 The Lineman s Belt snaps directly to special D Rings or loops on the side of the Hunter Safety System vest for handsfree work while hanging lockon style stands or adding a safety strap to any ladderstyle climbing situation.

Bretford SBRT Ratchet Safety Belt for TV Mounts and AV Carts $40.99 1 lb 1" Width x 10 ft Depth Designed to hold the Television on the cart or TV Mount platform Black Bretford Bretford Manufacturing, Inc SBRT SBRT Ratchet Safety Belt for TV Mounts and AV Carts Safety Belt www.bretford.com

Adjustable Car Mate Safety Belt Clip(Color Assorted) $4.28 - Quality and durable material - Adjust the tension of safety belt for a more confortable driving - Easy to installation - The color may be vary between shipment

Buckle Up For Safety Seat Belt Reminder Decals $15 Remind employees of seat belt rules with this buckle up decal. Made of durable over-laminated vinyl for long life Self-adhesive labels easily fit on the dashboard

MJM International BB18 18Safety Belt $26.72 Adjustable with heavy duty all plastic buckle for 18 shower chair. Increases patient safety. Adjustable for maximum comfort. Heavy duty buckle closure.

Klein Tools Safety Belt Suspender. Each $50.76 Manufacturer: Klein Tools. Each. This is NOT an occupational protective harness Soft chrome-leather Adjustable loops at the end of the 3 straps to permit use on any width Klein belt Fully adjustable front and back Type = Suspender Customers also search f

614 Stainless Steel Car Seatbelt Safety Belt Extension Buckle without Alarm-2 Pcs(Black) $4.14 - Metal buckles for vehicle safety belt - High quality durable stainless steel material - Functions as normal safety belt bucket which can stop the alarm when it's unnecessary to fasten safety belt - Lock your seat belt to add safety and move freely at the same time - Durable and long lasting ,suitable for any auto to use - Simply connect to the existing seat belt to secure the safety of you - Easily to install, and best security for you - Portable, convenient & easy to use - Two pieces sold together ?

Luxury Car Booster Carrier Seat Belt Safety For Pet $19.95 Provides safety for your pet when traveling.

Sas Safety Back Support Belt - Medium. Each $17.15 Manufacturer: Sas Safety. Each. Features and Benefits: Tapered design allows a full range of body motion while maintaining proper support Made of lightweight, cool, washable nylon Six fully enclosed steel spring stays for flexible, contoured support Two

Sas Safety Back Support Belt - Large. Each $17.15 Manufacturer: Sas Safety. Each. Features and Benefits: Tapered design allows a full range of body motion while maintaining proper support Made of lightweight, cool, washable nylon Six fully enclosed steel spring stays for flexible, contoured support Two

614 Safety Pin(black) $4.89 Overview:2PCS Adjustable Car Auto Safety Seat Belt Lock Multifunctional Buckle Safety Car Auto Buckle will lock your seat belt to add safety and move freely at the same time. This Seat Belt Buckle possesses a strong metal button and a press button for adjust the belt. Easily to install, and best security for you. Durable and long lasting Adjustable Belt Buckle is suitable for any auto to use. Simply Connect to the existing seat belt to secure the safety of you. It is made of hard plastic and metal material. Specification:Weight Approx:48.2gSize Approx:14.4 x 5.4 x 8 cm​

Uvex Safety Hard Black Eyewear Casew/Belt Loop. Each $4.91 Manufacturer: Uvex Safety. Each. Protects lenses from scratches and abrasion Belt loop and velcro closure (not suitable for astrospec 3000 series) Closure Type = Velcro Frame Lens Packing Type = Case Customers also search for: Discount Hard Black Eyewear

Amerisoft Medical 201301 WC safety belt hook loop 52apos;apos; $23.43 Wheelchair safety belt with simple hook loop closure. Allows easy release by patient. Attaches easily to wheelchair frame slide buckle or may be attached to frame using existing screws in wheelchair seat. Highstrength black nylon webbing. 2 wide x 52 length. Sold by the each.

612 Stainless Steel Car Seatbelt Safety Belt Extension Buckle without Alarm-1 Pcs(Grey) $4.21 - Metal buckles for vehicle safety belt - High quality durable stainless steel material - Functions as normal safety belt bucket which can stop the alarm when it's unnecessary to fasten safety belt - Lock your seat belt to add safety and move freely at the same time - Have a strong press button for adjust the belt - Durable and long lasting ,suitable for any auto to use - Simply connect to the existing seat belt to secure the safety of you - Easily to install, and best security for you - Portable, convenient & easy to use -?1 pack?

612 Stainless Steel Car Seatbelt Safety Belt Extension Buckle without Alarm(1 Pcs) $4.21 - Metal buckles for vehicle safety belt - High quality durable stainless steel material - Functions as normal safety belt bucket which can stop the alarm when it's unnecessary to fasten safety belt - Lock your seat belt to add safety and move freely at the same time - Have a strong press button for adjust the belt - Durable and long lasting ,suitable for any auto to use - Simply connect to the existing seat belt to secure the safety of you - Easily to install, and best security for you - Portable, convenient & easy to use -?1 pack?

692 Stainless Steel Car Seatbelt Safety Belt Extension Buckle without Alarm(2 Pcs) $5.43 - Metal buckles for vehicle safety belt - High quality durable stainless steel material - Functions as normal safety belt bucket which can stop the alarm when it's unnecessary to fasten safety belt - Lock your seat belt to add safety and move freely at the same time - Have a strong press button for adjust the belt - Durable and long lasting ,suitable for any auto to use - Simply connect to the existing seat belt to secure the safety of you - Easily to install, and best security for you - Portable, convenient & easy to use - Two pieces sold together ?