For your own and the safety of others, the Law requires you to use a seat belt if one is fitted.
Since 1983, when it became a legal requirement, many people have been spared death or serious injury by wearing seat belts.
Everyone knows they should wear a seat belt in the front seat, but many people still don't realise how dangerous it is not to wear a seat belt in the back. In a crash at 30 mph, if you are unrestrained, you will hit the front seat, and anyone in it, with a force of between 30 and 60 times you own body weight. Such an impact could result in death or serious injury to both you and front seat occupants. Any award for damages following a crash may be reduced if you were not wearing a seat belt.
