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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Right, but bringing it full circle, that seems (to me) like the illegality of it is because they are non-factory and non-DOT approved restraints so you may not technically be wearing a (legally defined) seat belt in the eyes of a police officer. Not because a 5 pt harness system is less safe than a basic 3 point. The danger comes in improper mounting and placement.
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And right back round teh circle, old cars came "safe" from factory without belts, so you adding belts is illegal and unsafe in the same way a 5 pt is on a newer car.