Drivers face £500 fine and points on licence for seatbelt mistake | UK | NewsDriving is already an expensive means of transport with the cost of the vehicle, insurance, tax, MOTs and any unexpected repairs quickly adding up. And if you fail to stick to certain driving rules you could face being even more out of pocket. Experts have warned that motorists could face fines of up to £500 if they make a seatbelt mistake. According to Graham Conway, managing director at Select Car Leasing, new AI camera technology is being trialled to catch people not wearing seatbelts with penalties in the hundreds. He warned that besides being caught by officers on patrol, safety camera vans are equipped with laser cameras that detect drivers without a belt, or who are speeding or using a mobile phone. Meanwhile, state-of-the-art enforcement cameras are also now being rolled out which harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect poor driver behaviour - including failure to buckle up. These cameras are part of a regional trial, which is currently underway in Manchester. Graham said the penalty for not wearing your seatbelt properly could include an on-the-spot fine of £100 which can increase to £500 if the case has to go to court. You might also face:
“You can also be made to complete a mandatory online education course, with prices for the privilege ranging between £54 and £95,” Graham said. “Your Belt Your Life (YBYL) and What’s Driving Us? (WDU) courses are given to people who have failed to use a seat belt or who have flouted child seat rules. The courses are 30 minutes long and have a test at the end, with motorists needing to pass.” He added: “Drivers can receive three penalty points on their licence alongside a fine, particularly in cases where passengers under the age of 14 are not wearing their belts, as this responsibility falls to the driver of the vehicle. Those aged 14 or older are responsible for their own belts.” How to safely wear your seatbelt:
According to Graham you can be exempt from wearing a belt if you are:
There are also certain medical exemptions that allow motorists to not wear a belt. These exemptions must be provided by a doctor with a Certificate of Exemption from Compulsory Seat Belt Wearing - and this must be kept in your vehicle and shown to the police if you are stopped. Source link Posted: 2024-09-27 05:56:19 |
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