Several U.S. physicians equip their own cars with lap belts and begin urging manufacturers to provide them in all new cars
1953
Colorado State Medical Society publishes policy supporting installation of lap belts in all automobiles.
1954
Sports Car Club of America requires competing drivers to wear lap belts
American Medical Association House of Delegates votes to support installation of lap belts in all automobiles.
1955
California Vehicle Code is amended to require State approval of seat belts before their sale or use National Safety Council, American College of Surgeons, International Association of Chiefs of Police vote to support installation of lap belts in all automobiles.
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) appoints Motor Vehicle Seat Belt Committee...
