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Is it the responsibility of the driver to make sure that adult passengers wear seatbelts?

20/11/2013

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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).

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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.

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shane link
29/6/2018 14:48:04

car in seat belt for good

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shane link
19/6/2020 13:18:40

It's me in the seat belt baby car seat I can't move my me restrictions private time

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?

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Lewis
26/12/2020 05:08:22

Do the driver of a motor vehicle responsable for passenger leaving tutorial seat belt

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Larry Strickland link
16/1/2021 20:40:18

Who bear the responsibility

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lynne
29/11/2017 09:26:54

Dear Sirs,

I have been involved in an accident. I was the driver of an emergency vehicle, the 3rd party had initially stopped at the junction. I travelled through at a reduced speed, he then did not see me (despite me thinking he had) and he hit me from the side.

Is there a clause or law that stated HE ALSO has a duty of care and responsibility as a driver crossing a 4 way junction - to look etc and ensure safety of other road users?

Similar to vicarious liability?

I cant find the answer in the HC book and really could do with some help as I feel it was 50/50.

The driver got out, with his head in his hands admitted liability on scene witnessed by many, kept saying 'its my fault'

Regards

Lynne

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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.

A case is often stated as case law example in giving an example of a court finding someone guilty of an offence and yet delivering a sentence of an 'absolute discharge'.

The guilt felt by the other driver who ran into you was misplaced, though understandable.
Neither of you were at fault morally, but you were at fault legally. No court or judge would hold it over you, unless you go along the lines you are trying to and throw your own guilt onto someone else.

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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.

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Sam
10/7/2019 03:45:38

Hi,
I was in a car accident a few weeks ago. My friends and i were out to a party and I got a little tipsy. I had my seatbelt on when we were leaving and we’re going to get food. When we got to the fast food place I got sick and blacked out couldn’t move asking my friend to put my seatbelt on. They kept saying that I’m a big girl and did not care if I had it on or not when I could barely move. Later that night we got in the car accident and I ended up hurting my knee back and neck. Is it some what their faults for not putting it on me even though it’s mostly my fault. Would I be able to get money out of not getting any better and being out of work for so long.

Thanks

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Natalie link
24/7/2019 07:27:17

Sam, you drank the drink, you got in the car. You failed to put your seatbelt on. How is that possibly, even slightly, your friends fault?! Sorry, this one is all on you. 100% you.

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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

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Gareth Sherratt
26/7/2019 20:45:41

Scenario, your vehicle has no rear seat belts.
You have a 9 year old sat in the rear.
You have the relevant booster seat.
There is no one sat in the front passenger seat. Do you have to move the child to the front or not (by law and not for common sense!).

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Rego link
22/12/2019 08:08:49

It should always be the responsibility of driver to make sure that all the passenger have wear seat belts.

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C
2/7/2020 21:12:43

I'm 14 and this has just happened to me.

How should I get the money to pay the fine?

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Abhi link
20/7/2020 10:28:51

Why risk losing your license driving without a seatbelt?
https://www.qredible.co.uk/b/driving-without-seatbelt/

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clic aqui link
27/10/2020 22:23:28

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.

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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.
Thanks

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Cheap Car Rentals Near Me link
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!

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Arpita Sharma link
7/3/2022 16:04:09

It's quite an informative blog. Thanks for the information.

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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?

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