Chevy's new 'Buckle to Drive' system locks out shifter until you buckle up
 

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Something like this was done way back in the day by GM. 60s to 70s.

Glad to see them do it

Seatbelt Starter Interlock??

That would be it. Only I thought it was GM that had it. Thanks for posting the video

It was across the industry (not just GM), and, as I remember, came into effect on U.S.-spec vehicles for the 1974 model year. The column-mounted ignition switch was wired not to function unless both front-seat occupants were belted up....if passengers were actually in the right front seat. The problem was that the electronics/sensors in those days were primitive compared to today, and couldn't tell the difference between someone (or a child car-seat) actually in the right front seat, or in middle of the seat (on bench-seats) and a simple package or bag of groceries sitting on the seat. So, more often than not, drivers would get in the car, without a real person in the right front seat (only a package), and the car wouldn't start until they either put the package in the back, or buckled the belt around the package LOL. The public outcry from this was so big, so quick, that Congress, who had passed the law in the first place, quickly UN-passed it within six months.

this is fascism

being able to kill yourself from stupidity is part of what makes this country awesome

Best post of the week. Lol.

The problem comes in when they survive.

......or when they take out others with them.

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which is why the back seat person should be wearing one except not wearing one in the back isn't illegal

So **** the persons family, friends, health care givers, any insurance pay outs. No harm done right?

yes, not wearing a seat belt is very stupid and selfish, but there are some people that don't want to wear one and will continue not to despite what measures are taken

and I just saw an opportunity for jackie chiles attorney at law

If someone isn't wise enough to wear a seatbelt, they should render the consequences. Now we have a new device lock that will cost more money, add weight, add complexity, etc. I do not feel this is a good trade-off.

Then they shouldn't be driving. A Drivers' License is a legal privilege, not a right, and when you sign for one, you agree to follow all applicable laws, including those mandating seat-belt use. Equally important, of course, is to wear the belt correctly...if it is not placed across the hips, it can do as much damage to the body as it prevents.