Always wear a seatbelt

Always wear a seatbelt

Do you wear your seatbelt every trip? Do you ensure others in the vehicle wear theirs too?

In a crash you're twice as likely to die if you don't wear a seatbelt
If you don’t wear a seatbelt you also risk the lives of others in the vehicle with you, even if they are wearing theirs. In a crash, if you are not wearing a seatbelt, you would be thrown around the vehicle with a force of up to 60 times your weight, hitting everything in your path which could be your friend or family member
If you are 14 years plus it is your responsibility to wear your seatbelt. Failure to do so could mean an on-the-spot fine of £100 or, if prosecuted, a maximum fine of £500

Remember

Always wear a seatbelt. In a crash you’re twice as likely to die if you don’t
Not wearing a seatbelt can be a fatal decision even on short, familiar journeys and at low speeds
Wear your seatbelt correctly so it can offer you the best possible protection in a crash

Hampshire County Council is supporting the THINK! seatbelts campaign. Read more