Each passenger must sit
Each passenger must use their own seat and seatbelt. Sharing seatbelts increases the chance of injury in a crash.
Apassengers must be secured in a vehicle with
Passengers must stay buckled up with the right restraint for their age and size to stay safe during sudden stops or collisions.
Extra passengers in vehicle
Overloading a vehicle with more passengers than it’s designed for compromises its safety systems and can obstruct the driver’s visibility. It is both illegal and unsafe.
It is illegal and highly dangerous for passengers to travel with
No part of the body should extend outside a moving vehicle, as this can lead to serious injury or death. It’s a legal offence and a major safety hazard.
Passengers aged 16 or older are personally responsible to sit in their own seat and wear
Passengers aged 16 and over are legally responsible for wearing their seatbelt correctly. They must ensure it is properly secured and adjusted for their own safety.
During a crash, wearing a seatbelt is the most effective way to prevent injury because it
Seatbelts lower the risk of death or injury by keeping you safely restrained and reducing crash impact.
Safe wearing of seatbelt properly
Wearing the lap belt on your hips helps prevent internal injuries by managing impact more safely.
Proper seatbelt Position
Seatbelts must lie flat without twists, folds, or bunching. Improper alignment can reduce performance and increase the chance of injury.
Seatbelt Tighten for safety
Remove slack by pulling the belt snug. A firm belt offers better protection during sudden stops.
Suggested minimum height for a child to use a standard seatbelt without a booster seat is
Children aged 7 to 16 under 145 cm in height should still use a booster or child car seat, as regular seatbelts may not provide proper protection.
Babies up to 6 months must travel in a rear-facing child restraint for head and neck safety.
Over 12-month-olds need either a booster seat or a correctly adjusted and fastened seatbelt.
Taxis must allow either rear-facing or forward-facing seats with inbuilt harness for this age group.
You can request or bring a child seat. Taxis must have anchor points for proper installation.
Every passenger needs their own seat and seatbelt. Seatbelt sharing is unsafe and illegal.
Drivers must ensure all passengers are secured with age-appropriate, properly adjusted restraints.