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Seatbelts in Essex

The table below shows the number fixed penalty tickets that have been issued by Essex Police over the past few years for the non-wearing of seatbelts.

	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Number of Fixed Penalty Tickets Issued	3,787	9,600	14,997	14,134	14,577	15,196	12,535 *

* up to 11th Nov 2009

The fixed penalty for not wearing a seatbelt is £60 per person.

You are twice as likely to die in a crash if you do not wear a seatbelt.

The law (for adults) 

• Drivers and front seat passengers in cars must wear a seatbelt, unless they have a medical exemption certificate.
• Adults travelling in the rear of a car must also use a seatbelt (if they are fitted). It is the responsibility of the adult passenger (not the driver) to ensure that they are using a seatbelt.
• The police will issue a penalty of £60 for the non-wearing of seatbelts. If the case goes to court a fine up to £500 can be imposed.
• Like any other driver or passenger, a pregnant woman must also wear a seat belt.
• Van and goods vehicle drivers must use seatbelts where they are fitted - if they travel more than 50 metres between stops for the purpose of delivering or collecting.