ROAD SAFETY ROAD RULES 2009 (SR NO 94 OF 2009) - REG 264 Wearing of seatbelts by drivers

ROAD SAFETY ROAD RULES 2009 (SR NO 94 OF 2009) - REG 264

    (1)     The driver of a motor vehicle that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must comply with this rule if the driver's seating position is fitted with a seatbelt.

Penalty:     10 penalty units.

Note

Driver is defined in rule 16, motor vehicle is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986 and park is defined in the dictionary.

    (2)     The driver must wear the seatbelt properly adjusted and fastened unless the driver is—

        (a)     reversing the vehicle; or

        (b)     exempt from wearing a seatbelt under rule 267.

Note

Rule 267 provides exemptions from wearing seatbelts.