Is it time to buy/build new seats?, New PCA DE seatbelt/restraint system rule???? |
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Is it time to buy/build new seats?, New PCA DE seatbelt/restraint system rule???? |
John |
Feb 13 2007, 03:23 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
I have been reading this lately but I haven't really heard it through any official channels. I googled it and see that there are many sites that have something about it.
Sorry if this has been posted here before. QUOTE Dear PCA National Staff and Region Presidents, The purpose of this email is to inform you of a change in the Driver’s Education National Standards regarding the use of safety harnesses which will become effective on Jan.1, 2008. The current “Equal Restraint” Standard states that both the student and instructor shall have the same restraint system. The problem with this Standard is that it does not define the complete system, in terms of the type of seat to be used with a 5 or 6 point harness. The new “Harness” Standard (See below) is written to compliment the “Equal Restraint” Standard and will go into effect January 1, 2008, but a region may adopt the standard earlier. The new standard states that if a harness system is installed, it must be used in conjunction with a seat with manufacturer supplied routing holes for the shoulder and anti-submarine belts. These routing holes insure that the belts will remain in place when needed. A one piece seat is recommended but not required for it may interfere with the operation of the OEM three piece belt required for street application. Thank you for your help in implementing this new standard. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Pete Tremper National DE Committee Chairman |
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