7 Things That Were Normal 50 Years Ago And Are Banned Now

Driving Without A Seatbelt

In 1970, wearing a seatbelt was optional in most countries. People sat on them, ignored them, or used them as armrests. Car manufacturers didn’t even install them in the back seats of many models. Then came the data. Seatbelts reduced fatalities by 45% and serious injuries by 50%. By the 1980s and 1990s, most countries made them mandatory. Today, you can be fined hundreds for not clicking. And your car won’t stop beeping until you do.