Fines for failing to belt up are likely to double
Fines for not wearing vehicle seatbelts are likely to double under plans announced yesterday. The government said it was consulting on raising the fixed penalty for non-compliance with seatbelt rules from £30 to £60. A recent survey revealed that while 94% of drivers and 93% of front-seat passengers wear belts, only 70% of adult back-seat passengers belt up. The Home Office minister, Vernon Coaker, said: "The vast majority of motorists wear seatbelts but some drivers and passengers still choose not to, even though wearing a belt is a key factor in avoiding death or injury in a car crash."
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