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ROAD RULES 2019 - REG 264

Wearing of seatbelts by drivers
The driver of a motor vehicle that is moving, or is stationary but not parked –
(a) must occupy a driver’s seating position that is fitted with an approved seatbelt; and
(b) must not occupy the same seating position as another passenger (whether or not the other passenger is exempt from wearing a seatbelt under rule 267); and
(c) must wear the seatbelt properly adjusted and fastened, unless the driver is reversing the vehicle or exempt from wearing a seatbelt under rule 267.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Driver is defined in rule 16, and approved seatbelt , motor vehicle and park are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 Rule 267 provides exemptions from wearing seatbelts.



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