the present invention shoulder straps 12 and 14 are joined together prior to attaching to the rear latch mechanism 84 after the shoulder straps 12 and 14 are joined to each other the straps connect to a length adjustable fastener 16 as shown in fig2 the fastener 16 is a simple buckle connected to a connector strap 18 having a loop fed through the fastener 16 to allow the length of the connector strap 18 to be adjusted to a variety of lengths the connector strap 18 is then connected to the rear latch mechanism 84 the rear latch mechanism 84 consists of tether anchor hooks which may be located on the rear window ledge of the vehicle the back of the vehicle seat or on the floor of the vehicle as is well known in the art a rear latch mechanism 84 centered relative to the vehicle seat is desirable as a direct restraint minimizing the ability of the restraint system to move out of position and enabling the passenger 50 to be positioned in an unfavorable load path relative to the restraint system 10 after attachment of the restraint system 10 to the vehicle as described above the passenger 50 may then.