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ROAD RULES 2009 (S.R. 2009, NO. 142) - 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:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
(2)  The passenger –
(a) must occupy a 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.

Note : Approved seatbelt is defined in the dictionary.

(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: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note : Bus , motor vehicle , park and taxi are defined in the dictionary.



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