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ROAD SAFETY ROAD RULES 2009 (SR NO 94 OF 2009) - REG 265 Wearing of seatbelts by passengers 16 years old, or older

ROAD SAFETY ROAD RULES 2009 (SR NO 94 OF 2009) - REG 265

Wearing of seatbelts by passengers 16 years old, or older

    (1)     A passenger in or on a motor vehicle that is moving, or that is stationary but not parked, must comply with subrule (2) if he or she—

        (a)     is 16 years old or older; and

        (b)     is not exempt from wearing a seatbelt under rule 267.

Penalty:     10 penalty units.

Note

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

    (2)     The passenger

        (a)     must occupy a seating position that is fitted with a seatbelt; and

        (b)     must not occupy the same seating position as another passenger (whether or not the other passenger is exempt from wearing a seat belt under rule 267); and

        (c)     must wear the seatbelt properly adjusted and fastened.

    (3)     The driver of a motor vehicle (except a bus or taxi) that is moving, or that is stationary but not parked, must ensure that each passenger in or on the vehicle who is 16 years old or older complies with subrule (2), unless the passenger is exempt from wearing a seatbelt under rule 267.

Penalty:     10 penalty units.

Note

Bus and motor vehicle are defined in the Road Safety Act 1986 . Park and taxi are defined in the dictionary.