SEATBELT REMINDER

A method for detecting seatbelt buckle status in a vehicle. The method may include determining a current buckle status of a seatbelt in the vehicle, determining a previous buckle status of the seatbelt at a particular point in time, and determining that the seatbelt is improperly buckled. The method may further include activating a seatbelt reminder alert to notify vehicle occupants that the seatbelt is improperly buckled.