Car manufacturers no longer need to test seatbelt anchors in a way nobody uses

US regulators are removing outdated testing requirements for car seatbelt anchorages. This means car manufacturers will no longer have to perform a test that uses a specific type of seatbelt assembly that is not used in modern vehicles.

For decades, car manufacturers had to test seatbelt anchor points using a specific type of seatbelt assembly that has not been installed in cars since the 1970s. This rule meant manufacturers spent time and money proving compliance with an irrelevant standard. Removing this requirement means they can focus on testing with current technology.