Mandatory Seatbelt use
Seatbelts must be worn whether the vehicle is moving or temporarily stopped.
Responsible for passengers wearing seatbelts
The driver must ensure all passengers are properly restrained, including children.
Can more than one person use a single seatbelt
Each seatbelt must be used by only one person for proper safety.
if a seatbelt has been used in a severe crash
Damaged seatbelts may fail in future crashes and must be replaced.
Seatbelt exemption allowed
Exemptions are rare and must be approved by a medical practitioner.
Children under 4 years old must be seated
They must not travel in the front unless the vehicle has no back seat.
Children under 7 should not sit in the front seat unless
Front seating is only allowed if no back seats are available or already full.
Children under 7 must be restrained in
They need a car seat suited to their size and age.
Children aged 7–16 must use
As they grow, restraints change based on their size and height.
In a taxi, children under 7
Even if a restraint is available, children cannot ride in the front of a taxi.
In rideshare vehicles, children aged 1–7
Rideshare drivers must ensure seatbelt use, but child seats aren’t required.
Wearing a seatbelt while pregnant
This reduces pressure on the baby and protects both mother and child.
On curvy or winding roads, seatbelts
They hold the driver in position, improving control and reaction time.
In a collision, seatbelts
They prevent being thrown around inside or ejected from the vehicle.
Check if everyone is wearing seatbelts
Always ensure all passengers are properly restrained before driving.
School zone rules apply on
Extra care is needed even outside official times as children may still be around.
Speed near school zone during active hours
The 40 km/h speed limit helps protect students during peak hours.
Near a school bus with flashing lights, you must
This rule applies whether you are driving behind or toward the bus.
At a children’s crossing, drivers must
Children may cross unexpectedly, always be prepared.
Purpose of speed humps in school zones
They slow traffic and help avoid collisions near schools.
Stopping time allowed in a ’No Parking’ zone
You may stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers.
If you leave your vehicle in a ’No Parking’ zone
Unattended vehicles in these zones are not allowed.
Can you stop in a ’No Stopping’ zone to drop off a child?
Stopping is not allowed at all, even briefly, in these zones.
Painted yellow line next to the School Zone road indicate
Common near crossings and driveways to enhance safety.
Cautious even outside school zone hours?
Facilities like ovals and playgrounds are used all day.
If you drive fast over speed humps in a school zone
Speed humps must be navigated slowly and carefully.
No Parking zones help achieve near schools
Prevents congestion and enhances safety during busy periods.