SEATBELTS

It is the law to wear your seatbelt and most motorists know it makes sense.

Not wearing a seatbelt can be a fatal decision, even on short, familiar journeys and at low speed.

You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you’re using - there are only a few exceptions. (follow link for further information on this).

You’re also only allowed one person in each seat fitted with a seat belt.

If you are a passenger over the age of 14 it's your responsibility to ensure you’re wearing a seat belt. Failure to do so could result in a fine.

You can be fined up to £500 if you do not wear a seat belt when you’re supposed to.

You must make sure that any children in the vehicle you’re driving are:

in the correct car seat for their height or weight until they reach 135 centimetres tall or their 12th birthday, whichever is first.

wearing a seat belt if they’re 12 or 13 years old, or younger and over 135cm tall.

You can be fined up to £500 if a child under 14 is not in the correct car seat or wearing a seat belt while you’re driving.

#BeltUp

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Message Sent By
Antony EVANS
(Police, Police officer, SNT Ellesmere)