Seat belts

It is a legal requirement in the United Kingdom to wear a seat belt if one is fitted. There are only a few exemptions. 

In 2017, 27% - over a quarter - of those who died in cars on the road were not wearing seat belts.

You can be fined up to £500 for not wearing a seat belt.

Wearing a seat belt not only helps protect your safety, it helps protect the safety of others.

Only one person is allowed in each seat fitted with a seat belt. Never use the same seat belt across two or more passengers.

As a passenger over the age of 14 it's your responsibility to ensure you’re wearing a seat belt. Failure to do so could result in a fine.

Child passengers

Children under 135cm tall or under 12 years old must be in the correct car seat for their height and weight. A driver is responsible for any passengers under the age of 14 years old.

You can be fined £500 if: a child under 14 years old isn't wearing a seat belt; a child under 135cm tall or under 12 years old is not in the correct car seat.

Find out car seat requirements and further information by visiting child car seats: the law.