Seatbelt law
10 April 2008 | 09:17 AM
#31
I believe it is legal to take your seatbelt off when reversing, think I was told to do that by driving instructor when learning but that was a long time ago so that may not be accurate. I think its stated in the highway code aswell.
Dont quote me on that tho.
Dont quote me on that tho.
10 April 2008 | 10:48 AM
#32
Im all for seatbelts. However there was a guy I worked with who didn't have to wear one as he had a back condition that the wearing of a seatbelt agrivated and so he was exempt from wearing one.
Also do you have to wear a seatbelt (legally) if reversing? Do taxi drivers have to wear seatbelts? Anyone got a ref website
Also do you have to wear a seatbelt (legally) if reversing? Do taxi drivers have to wear seatbelts? Anyone got a ref website
Exemptions:
Exemptions from seat belt wearing
The legislation provides for a number of specific exemptions from the seat belt wearing requirements on medical and other grounds. Please consult your doctor if you think you should not wear a seat belt on medical grounds.
As for the others these include:-
10 April 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Shoot down any link i make mate, i was simply passing on some information i found. Airbags can kill, the statement maybe be a bit specific that im sure not everyone that doesnt have a sealtbelt on and has a crash with the airbag being deployed dies i would imagine (imho) it would happen.
These people report stats on how many people have been killed with airbag related accidents, so they "can" cause death, although you can never be sure what will happen.
Air bag-related deaths cut to nearly zero; safety rules credited | The San Diego Union-Tribune
You could get shot by a gun... they cause death... doesnt mean your gonna die though does it...
These people report stats on how many people have been killed with airbag related accidents, so they "can" cause death, although you can never be sure what will happen.
Air bag-related deaths cut to nearly zero; safety rules credited | The San Diego Union-Tribune
You could get shot by a gun... they cause death... doesnt mean your gonna die though does it...
Wikepedia is a rubbish source
the article you have pasted above is spot on though, thanks 
10 April 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Tests at Mira and RTRL have shown that with a combination of NCAP 4 and 5 stars, seat belt and airbag a passenger can survive accidents at sppeds of up to 60+ (I didnt say walk away) but remove any one of these safety devices and the driver and passenger will struggle to survive much above 30 .....
Always wear a seat belt. You are a dick if you dont.
Always wear a seat belt. You are a dick if you dont.
10 April 2008 | 12:50 PM
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I guess Im a little late, but i might aswell say it, did anyone actually bother reading the highway code?
Kinda sad that most people on here dont know some of the most basic rules of the road.....
89-102: Rules for drivers and motorcyclists : Directgov - Travel and transport
I cant imagine driving without a seatbelt, as mentioned, it feels unnatural not wearing one, even when im just moving my car around my apartment.....
Wearing a seatbelt is one of the most basic things about driving. Anyone who questions wearing a seatbelt can only be classed as a moron.
Iv had a seatbelt save my life when I was younger. By the way, whoever says over 35 makes no difference, try being slammed into from behind by a 70mph car, when your doing 10mph....... I hope you have a seatbelt on if you ever have the misfortune to be in such/any accident
Kinda sad that most people on here dont know some of the most basic rules of the road.....
89-102: Rules for drivers and motorcyclists : Directgov - Travel and transport
I cant imagine driving without a seatbelt, as mentioned, it feels unnatural not wearing one, even when im just moving my car around my apartment.....
Wearing a seatbelt is one of the most basic things about driving. Anyone who questions wearing a seatbelt can only be classed as a moron.
Iv had a seatbelt save my life when I was younger. By the way, whoever says over 35 makes no difference, try being slammed into from behind by a 70mph car, when your doing 10mph....... I hope you have a seatbelt on if you ever have the misfortune to be in such/any accident
10 April 2008 | 12:54 PM
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10 April 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Lol iv got 2 parking spaces, so when I want to wash the car, I usually move it to the space closer to the hose lol, or when I have guests over, I let them park in the easy space, as opposed to the one below my apartement which is a b*tch to reverse into. Only a matter of maybe 20 metres, but still feels weird not wearing my seatbelt. Putting my belt on is like an instinct.
10 April 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Lol iv got 2 parking spaces, so when I want to wash the car, I usually move it to the space closer to the hose lol, or when I have guests over, I let them park in the easy space, as opposed to the one below my apartement which is a b*tch to reverse into. Only a matter of maybe 20 metres, but still feels weird not wearing my seatbelt. Putting my belt on is like an instinct.
Yeah I'm the same, can't start moving the car without the belt on, just feels so weird without it. In fact, I accidentally put my belt on this morning when just moving the car out of the garage, doh!
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