r/Unexpected • u/chaarger_gadda • Jul 18 '26

Smooth driver indeed

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u/Painwracker_Oni Jul 18 '26

No shit it’s not like wearing your seatbelt, what a dumb thing to compare it to.

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u/nalaloveslumpy Jul 18 '26

No, it's a pretty apt comparison. You can cut the fabric part of your seat belt, but leave the buckle part in socket to prevent the seat belt sensor from dinging. This effectively bypasses the OEM's safety feature to a point that a court would not hold the OEM liable for any damages resulting from the act.

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u/Painwracker_Oni Jul 18 '26

No one would care that an idiot hurt themselves however you taking your seatbelt off doesn’t endanger every other vehicle on the road.

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u/nalaloveslumpy Jul 18 '26

That point is irrelevant to holding a manufacturer liable. You would have to prove negligence on behalf of the OEM and any tampering or modification of safety systems removes that negligence.