Are there any exemptions to wearing vehicle safety restraints?
There is only one exemption that applies to children under the age of 3 years: • A child under 3 years may travel unrestrained only in the rear of a taxi if the correct restraint is not available*. Three exceptions allow children over 3 years to travel in the rear (not the front) and use an adult belt: • In a taxi/private licensed vehicle, if the right child restraint is not available • For a short distance in an unexpected necessity, if the right child restraint is not available • Where two occupied child seats in the rear prevent the fitment of a third. *children under three years MUST use the child restraint appropriate for their weight in all cars, vans and other goods vehicles (with the exception of taxies). They may not travel in cars vans or goods vehicles which do not have seatbelts installed. For adult passengers (14 years or over) the following exemption apply to the wearing of seatbelts • Hackney Carriage taxi drivers are exempt from wearing seat belts while on duty (whether
