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New Seatbelt regulations


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Vehicles Affected


Which vehicles does the law affect
All vehicles where seat belts are fitted, including vans and other goods vehicles, buses, minibuses and coaches.
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  1. Consult Doc Cars & Goods Vehicles (455KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  2. Seat Belt Advert
  3. Seat Belt LeafletPDF Document Opens new Window
  4. Seat Belt Survey (290KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  5. PSNI Road Traffic Collision Report PDF DocumentOpens new Window


For more information on the law on seat belt and child restraint wearing, please contact:
  • Road Safety Branch
  • Department of the Environment
  • Clarence Court
  • 10 – 18 Adelaide Street
  • Belfast
  • BT2 8GB
  • Telephone: 028 90540822