Is it the responsibility of the driver to make sure that adult passengers wear seatbelts?20/11/2013 Car drivers and front seat passengers must wear a seat belt, unless they have a medical exemption certificate. Adults travelling in the rear of a car must also use seatbelts, if they're fitted. It's the responsibility of the adult passenger (not the driver) to make sure that they are using the seatbelt. Children under the age of 14, travelling in the rear of a car that has appropriate restraints, must belt up. ' It is the responsibility of the driver to make sure children under 14 years of age are wearing their seatbelts...once 14 years old it is up to the passenger to take responsibility! Exemptions are allowed for the holders of medical exemption certificates and those making deliveries or collections in goods vehicles when travelling less than 50 metres (approx 162 feet). More information find here >> 
21 Comments
David Alan Lewis
1/7/2017 23:01:17
"once 14 years old it is up to the passenger to take responsibility!" What does that mean when stopped by a police officer? Is it an offence and does the driver bare any legal responsibility and be liable for prosecution.
Sammy Richards-Jones
2/2/2020 03:35:05
I have moved and divorced dropping part of my hyphenated surname since my exemption was issued. Do I need to apply for a new certificate or is the one I have still valid?
Lewis
26/12/2020 05:08:22
Do the driver of a motor vehicle responsable for passenger leaving tutorial seat belt
lynne
29/11/2017 09:26:54
Dear Sirs,
Yemach Shemo
29/1/2018 22:20:48
In this case it is entirely your fault, but nothing to worry about. All emergency vehicle drivers are as much held responsible as any other drivers.
Karen
17/6/2019 12:45:31
You have not stated what type of junction. Did it have "give way" markings? was it controlled by traffic lights ? Seems to me that if the 3rd party had stopped and then driven into your side because he hadn't noticed you, he must be at fault. You were there to be given way to and he didn't.
Sam
10/7/2019 03:45:38
Hi,
Darren
6/10/2021 12:51:05
If u were capable to get in the car for food u could put your own seat belt on definitely your fault
Gareth Sherratt
26/7/2019 20:45:41
Scenario, your vehicle has no rear seat belts.
C
2/7/2020 21:12:43
I'm 14 and this has just happened to me. Pero es un tipo de estampado agresivo y llamativo. Quizás en algún complemento y de forma discreta lo podríamos meter pero no es un estampado aconsejado para ambientes laborales. Es mucho más acertado que te decantas por lunares, pata de gallo, cuadro principe gales, raya diplomática. Estampados más clásicos.
Shaz
2/4/2021 19:21:57
If in an accident as a passenger in back seat and not wearing seatbelt, can the driver claim compensation from me for causing them injuries. I was under influence of alcohol, but friends put me in the car and i don't remember and could not put own belt on due to intoxication. 1/2/2022 16:57:07
Adults travelling in the rear of a car must also use seatbelts, if they're fitted. It's the responsibility of the adult passenger (not the driver) to make sure that they are using the seatbelt. Great post thank you!
Chris
16/5/2022 08:13:16
Hello, I have a camper van and looking to turn the rear seats to face backwards. As a result the seatbelts will not be in the correct place for the seat and wont offer any restraint. Basically, are seatbelts required for rear facing seats? Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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