Buckle shielding means (14) is provided for shielding the release member (12) of a seat belt buckle (16). The buckle shielding means (14) includes a resilient sleeve (15) which engages tightly about the buckle (16) for fixed retention thereon. The resilient sleeve (15) supports an integral transparent shielding part (17) formed to cover the release member (12). This arrangement secures the buckle shielding means (14) to the buckle (16) and increases the external pressure which must be applied for release of the buckle (16).
