Ohio License Plate, 1974
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Seat belts were available on some automobiles by the mid-1950s, but most customers were indifferent to their safety benefits. Even after federal regulations required seat belts in American cars starting with the 1968 model year, many drivers and passengers simply refused to use them. Public education campaigns tried to change habits. Ohio promoted seat belt use through its license plates.
Seat belts were available on some automobiles by the mid-1950s, but most customers were indifferent to their safety benefits. Even after federal regulations required seat belts in American cars starting with the 1968 model year, many drivers and passengers simply refused to use them. Public education campaigns tried to change habits. Ohio promoted seat belt use through its license plates.
Artifact
License plate
Date Made
1974
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
77.65.67
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of W. R. Miller.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 12.5 in
Inscriptions
Stamped on front: SEAT BELTS FASTENED? / 6915 L / OHIO 74
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