How to Use safety belt in a Sentence

safety belt

noun
  • And not least, the most convenient three-point safety belt of any car on the market.
    Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The co-pilot was sucked halfway out, but was saved by his safety belt.
    The Economist, 17 May 2018
  • The driver had a passenger in the front seat and a young girl in the back who was not in a booster seat or wearing a safety belt.
    cleveland, 5 Feb. 2020
  • Many users questioned why the woman did not wear any safety belt, and why there was no safety net or crash mat on the ground.
    Nectar Gan, CNN, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Opt for a changing table that has a safety belt and safety rails to keep babies from rolling around.
    Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Sure… or when seatbelts pull in tighter and tighter around you like safety belt boa constructors.
    Bob Kulhan, Forbes, 13 May 2021
  • Police charged the driver with OVI, failure to wear a safety belt, failing to drive in marked lanes and failure to use a turn signal.
    Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, 19 Jan. 2020
  • The officer noted that the man sitting in the passenger seat was not wearing a safety belt.
    cleveland, 7 Aug. 2020
  • To be properly restrained by a safety belt, the lower part of the belt must cross your hips or upper thighs, and the upper shoulder part of the belt must cross your chest.
    Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
  • The manager, surnamed Wag, said Sun did not buckle a safety belt prior to the routine, per the report.
    Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The driver was cited for not wearing a safety belt, display and license.
    cleveland, 10 Sep. 2020
  • To reach it, father and son scaled scaffolding without the aid of safety belts, which now are commonplace.
    Colleen Shalby, latimes.com, 12 July 2019
  • Restraints — lap bars, safety belts and the like — must be designed to accommodate a wide range of body sizes, from a small child to the large parent who rides alongside.
    Marjie Lambert, miamiherald, 14 June 2018
  • Suddenly, the drunk man bolted upright, released the safety belt, opened the ambulance’s back door and jumped—or fell—out.
    Steve Cohen, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2017
  • The driver was cited for not having a license, not wearing a safety belt and for fictitious and expired plates.
    cleveland, 15 Oct. 2020
  • Safety experts and other riders have questioned why the ride did not have a secondary safety belt in addition to the over-the-shoulder harness.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2022
  • In addition to the standard warnings about proper safety belt use and life preservers in the event of a water landing, 'selfie sticks' also were brought up in the briefing.
    Mike Glenn, Houston Chronicle, 9 Apr. 2018
  • He was cited also for not having his driver’s license or wearing a safety belt.
    cleveland, 15 Nov. 2019
  • The pilot struggled with his co-pilot, finally unbuckling the man’s safety belt.
    oregonlive, 23 Sep. 2020
  • The driver was cited for driving under suspension, not wearing a safety belt and other charges.
    Joanne Berger Dumound/special To Cleveland.com., cleveland.com, 8 Feb. 2018
  • Remember that every passenger must use a safety belt, or if required, a child safety seat.
    Saja Hindi, The Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2019
  • The driver was also cited for not wearing a safety belt and having drug paraphernalia.
    cleveland, 2 July 2020
  • In keeping with Volvo’s interest and dedication to safety, the 1959 Volvos were equipped with a three-point safety belt invented by Nils Bohlin.
    David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2019
  • The motorist was cited for having drug paraphernalia, not wearing a safety belt and speeding.
    cleveland, 22 Apr. 2022
  • The dining setup is similar to Japanese hibachi, except diners wear safety belts and the chef is strapped into a harness.
    Adrienne Jordan, National Geographic, 25 Apr. 2019
  • Rules now dictate tire integrity, roof strength, door latches, steering wheels, knee bolsters, bumpers, lights, seats, safety belts and shoulder straps, air bags, and window tinting.
    Dan Albert, Vox, 21 June 2019
  • Marybeth Riegel Urrutia described how staff double-checked her safety belt.
    Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2021
  • Features include a toddler/baby swing (complete with a safety belt), a mini rock climbing wall, and gently sloping slide to prevent crash landings.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Court records indicate that Craycraft has faced various charges over the years, including convictions for fourth-degree assault and failure to use safety belts.
    oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2019
  • Those with limited upper body control might want to look into a padded wheelchair safety belt with an adjustable buckle, which can help prevent falling or sliding out of your seat when rolling across uneven ground.
    Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2022

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