Summary of Seatbelt Law 1993 | |||
Front Seat | Rear seat | Who Is Responsible | |
Driver | Seat belt must be worn if fitted. | - | Driver |
Child under 3 years of age | Appropriate child restraint must be used. | Appropriate child restraint must be worn if available. | Driver |
Child aged 3 years to 11 and under 1.5 metres in height | Appropriate child restraint must be worn if available. If not, an adult seat belt must be worn. | Appropriate child restraint must be worn if available. If not, an adult seat belt must be worn if available. | Driver |
Child aged 12 or 13 or younger child 1.5 metres or more in height | Adult seat belt must be worn if available. | Adult seat belt must be worn if available. | Driver |
Adult passengers | Seat belt must be worn if available. | Seat belt must be worn if available. | Passenger |
Approved child restraints must carry the BS 'Kitemark' or United Nations 'E' mark.