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Warning over new seatbelt accessory in South Africa | SA News

A road safety expert has warned that a seatbelt accessory sold by a South African company encourages dangerous driving habits by allowing individuals to subvert their car’s seatbelt warning system.

“Buckle Buddy” is a customizable accessory that is essentially a detached seatbelt buckle, which motorists can insert into their seatbelt clip to stop their vehicle’s occupant alert.

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