Wearing a seatbelt reduces
Seatbelts keep occupants inside and prevent impact with hard surfaces. Unrestrained people are 25 times more likely to die in a crash.
Use of seatbelts protects
Wearing a seatbelt protects everyone in the vehicle, not just the person buckled up.
Proper way to wear a seatbelt
This position minimizes injury and keeps the belt in the strongest areas of the body.
Are rear seat passengers required to buckle up?
Unbelted rear passengers can become projectiles and harm others in a crash.
Penalty for passengers not wearing seatbelts
Drivers are fined if passengers under 16 are unrestrained; 16+ face their own fines.
Seatbelt rules for 16-year-olds and older
They are legally responsible for buckling up and can be fined if not restrained.
Children under 6 months require
These restraints provide critical head, neck, and spine support.
Restraint for children 4 to under 7 years
Booster seats help seatbelts fit correctly over the shoulder and hips.
Can a child under 4 sit in the front seat?
It is safer and legally required for young children to sit in the rear.
Children 4 to under 7 in the front seat
The front seat is a last resort and still requires proper restraint.
When can a child start using an adult seatbelt?
Adult belts fit properly only when the child is tall enough.
Pregnant women should wear seatbelts
This protects both the mother and unborn baby in a crash.
Taxis and children under 7
Though drivers are exempt, safety and proper anchorage are still important.
Legal responsibility for child restraint
Drivers face penalties if a child is unrestrained or improperly restrained.
A rearward facing child restraint
Airbags can cause serious injury to infants in rearward-facing seats.