Every person in a vehicle must
The law requires all passengers, including the driver, to wear a properly adjusted seatbelt at all times.
A passenger sitting in a seat without a seatbelt must
Passengers should never ride in a seat without a seatbelt, even if the vehicle has others available.
Children under six months must be restrained in
Babies must use an age-appropriate restraint to protect their head and spine in a crash.
Children aged six months to under four years must be in
Depending on their size, children in this age group must use a seat that offers adequate protection.
Children aged four to under seven years must be secured in
This age group must be in a seat that provides both head and upper body support.
Children over seven years can use
Depending on size, they may still require a booster for proper seatbelt fit.
Children under four years must not
It’s illegal and unsafe due to increased risk in frontal collisions.
Children aged four to under seven may sit in front only if
This is allowed only in specific situations for safety reasons.
Approved child restraints must be
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use anchorage points correctly.
A booster seat must be used with
Using it this way ensures maximum protection in a crash.
It is dangerous to carry more people than
Overcrowding is illegal and puts passengers at high risk in an accident.
Drivers must ensure all passengers
The driver is legally responsible for all passengers’ safety.
A driver can receive a fine and demerit points if
Penalties apply for failing to enforce proper restraint use.
Passengers over 16 not wearing a seatbelt
Each individual is responsible for their own seatbelt use after 16.
Child restraints must comply with
Only certified seats are considered safe and legal in Australia.
Seatbelts should be adjusted to sit
This positioning maximizes restraint effectiveness in a crash.
A child restraint should be used based on
If a child is too small or too large, they must use a different restraint.
Never wrap a seatbelt around
In a crash, the adult’s weight can crush the child.
In taxis and commercial vehicles, children under 4
This law prioritizes child safety during commercial transport.
A commercial passenger driver can be fined if
Drivers of hire vehicles are responsible for younger passengers’ safety.