A method of using a vehicle restraint device, including a vehicle safety belt having an adjustable safety belt connected to a vehicle seat such that a first end of the safety belt is connected to a seat belt anchor and a second end of the safety belt is connected to an upper seat portion, a strap extension having a lower attachment device connected to a first end of the extension such that the lower attachment device is located between the seat belt anchor and a hip area of the end user and an upper attachment device is connected to a second end of the extension, wherein the lower and upper attachment devices are located on the extension in an orientation that is substantially parallel to the safety belt and the lower attachment device and the upper attachment device allow the extension to be removed from the safety belt.