Despite of risk of serious injuries, and facts that seat belt can be effective in saving the life of people sitting in the vehicle, many people still neglect the use of seat belts while driving.
The law :
By law, you must wear a seat belt in cars and goods vehicles where one is fitted. There are very few exceptions to this. The driver is liable to prosecution if a child under 14 years does not wear a seat belt or child restraint as required.
Children up to 135cms tall must use the correct child restraint for their weight (not age) when travelling in the front or back seat of any car, van or goods vehicle. There are very few exceptions. Read more about child car seats. ‘Child restraint’ means any of baby seat, child seat, booster seat or booster cushion.
A child can use an adult seat belt when they reach 135cm or their 12th birthday, whichever comes first.
In buses and coaches with seat belts fitted, passengers aged 14 years and above must use them.