importance of seatbelts

All drivers and passengers are legally required to wear a properly fastened and adjusted seatbelt.

Failing to wear a Seatbelt in Victoria

serious increases your risk of injury and death – and can also result in a fine of up to

$395

And 3 Demerit Points

(reference date 5/6/2024)

  • NSW: $410 & 3 demerit points (reference date 30/6/2024).
  • QLD: $1209 & 4 demerit points (reference date 1/7/2024).
  • SA: $435 & 3 demerit points (reference date 1/7/2024).
  • WA: $550 & 4 demerit points (reference date 12/4/2019).
  • Tas: $390 & 3 demerit points (reference date 21/8/2023).

Proper seatbelt use

An alarming number of Australians wear their seatbelts incorrectly – significantly reducing the level of protection provided and increasing the potential for serious injury.

Seatbelts must always be worn with the belt over your shoulder, running across your chest, buckled low your hip, and adjusted firmly.

Failing to wear a seatbelt more than doubles your risk of death in a crash.

Seatbelt use reduces fatality risk by approximately 61%

Unbuckled occupants become a projectile in a crash, dramatically increasing the risk of s death for other passengers

The Role of Seatbelts

Seatbelts plays a vital role in protecting the driver and passengers by:

  • Causing you to decelerate at the same rate as the vehicle
  • Spreading force of impact over the stronger parts of your body (e.g., pelvis and chest)
  • Preventing you from colliding with the interior of the vehicle or other passengers
  • Reducing risk of being thrown from the vehicle

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