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Honda Says "No" to
Seat Belts for Larger Passengers
June 28, 2000
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Elizabeth Fisher's Petition for an amendment to SEC. 571.209
Standard No. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.
Dear Administrator:
I am writing in support of Elizabeth Fisher's petition to amend Federal Regulation
49CFR571.209.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and President Clinton's Buckle Up
America campaign are asking America to buckle up. In order for all Americans to buckle up,
vehicle manufacturers must be required to manufacture seat belt assemblies that fit all
people, not just those who weigh less than 215 pounds. Vehicles come in all shapes and
sizes, just like people, and if a person fits in a vehicle, they ought to be able to
buckle their seat belt.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Cole
