Passengers 16 years old or older must comply with seatbelt requirements

In force

(1)

A passenger who is 16 years old or older and is in or on a motor vehicle that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must—

(a)

occupy a seating position that is fitted with an approved seatbelt; and

(b)

wear the seatbelt.

Penalty: 10 penalty units.

Note

Motor vehicle is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. Approved seatbelt and park are defined in the dictionary.

(2)

Subrule (1) does not apply if the passenger is exempt from wearing a seatbelt under rule 267, 267A, 267B or 267C.

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