Auto makers push seat belt laws amid push for air bags
Auto makers spend about 30 million on lobbying to pass state seat belt laws while critics argue the motive is to avert a federal mandate for air bags or passive belts by 1990. The fight spans 25 states plus DC with varied enforcement and exemptions, as industry groups and regulators debate effectiveness and compliance.
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