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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 96-06-17
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MIDDAY EXPRESS
News from the Spokesman's midday briefing
Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi du Porte-Paroleb
17 / 06 / 1996
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] Seat belts in buses and coaches and airbag labelling to protect children
[01] Seat belts in buses and coaches and airbag labelling to protect children
Today the Commission approved amendments to three directives relating to seat
belts, seat belt anchorages and seat strength for minibuses and medium and
large coaches. The key provisions of the directives stipulate that manufacturers
will have to fit 3-point seat belts in all seating positions of minibuses (vehicles of
less than 3.5 tonnes) and at least 2-point belts and energy absorbing seats in all
large coaches in order for their vehicles to benefit from free circulation in the
Community. For mid size coaches manufacturers will have the choice whether
to fit 3-point belts or 2-point belts and energy absorbing seats. The proposals
cover other subjects, including airbag warning labels and head restraints.
MIDDAY EXPRESS
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