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Relatives of some of the 20 people killed in a limousine crash are calling for stricter safety regulations as the anniversary approaches
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The families are seeking passage of proposed legislation that would require new limos to come with lap-and-shoulder belts for every seat
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The calls come a day after the NTSB recommended the seating systems in these vehicles meet minimum performance standards to ensure integrity
Relatives of some of the 20 people killed in a limousine crash are calling for stricter safety regulations as the anniversary approaches.
They joined Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer and congressional representatives Thursday in Amsterdam, New York.
That’s near where the stretch limo sped through an intersection and slammed into an embankment on Oct. 6, 2018.
The driver, 17 passengers on a birthday outing and two pedestrians were killed.
The families are seeking passage of proposed legislation that would require new limousines to come with lap-and-shoulder belts for every seat.
The legislation also would set safety standards for limo seats.
“The Safe Limos Act is just pure common sense,” Sen. Schumer said. “It’s
Source : Nbcnewyork
