, do they have to be so ... boring? We're talking about those plain black seatbelts. Oh, sure, some come in gray, tan, or other neutral colors, but most of them are still as boring as can be.

Why can't carmakers inject a little fun into their seatbelts? Whatever their reasoning, it's past time to make the change to colorful seatbelts.

Unlike some high-tech safety devices like those that prevent drunk driving, a simple color change is unlikely to need a team of engineers. A single designer with a flair for color and pattern could probably do it in an afternoon.

Spice up your seatbelt colors to add a little fun to your car.

Enticing colors could lead to more buckling up

Adults who unsafely (and illegally!) tuck their seatbelt behind their backs might be more inclined to buckle up with a colorful seatbelt. Instead of an ugly annoyance, it might just become a cool accessory they'll want to show off as they drive.

If brightly colored belts could tempt adults to buckle up, just imagine how kids would respond! A colorful seatbelt would add a bit of playfulness to the car and encourage kids to wear their seatbelts.

Making it more fun to buckle up would actually enhance the safety of a car by ensuring the people inside are more likely to survive a crash. After all, buckling up for even short jaunts around the corner heads pretty much every list of

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Automakers experimenting with colored seatbelts

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reported that some carmakers are already including colorful seatbelts on certain models. For instance, the Honda Civic Type R sports bright red seatbelts while the Hyundai Veloster N features a cool powder blue. Subaru's pricey new Polestar 1 offshoot boasts gold seatbelts. Possibly as a nod to the Polestar's deliberate rarity and expensive price tag.

The pop of color these manufacturers have added to their vehicle interiors has nothing to do with performance. Instead, it's all about bringing a little extra style and pizazz for the pleasure of the drivers and passengers. If you have to get stuck in a traffic jam, every little touch of joy helps. A colorful seatbelt might even get you a few smiles and friendly waves from fellow travelers.

What seatbelt color options can you choose from?

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Vibrant red, cheerful yellow, soothing blue, or lively green would all make a nice change from a dull neutral. And what about adding a little pattern to your daily drive? Splashy flowers or polka dots might be a bit much for most drivers, but you can go for a nice, sleek stripe.

BMW is already adding stripes in its signature colors to the seatbelts in its new M3. A narrow stripe of color would be a good way for hesitant car manufacturers to test the waters of this relatively new idea.

For those driving a neutral-colored car, a colorful seatbelt could add a little personality. It might also set their car apart from all of the other "socially camouflaged" cars on the road.

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