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Vehicle and road safety

Awareness of hazards and understanding how to prevent incidents is key to keeping everyone in our community safe. Take a step towards increasing your public safety knowledge by accessing the preventative learning resources provided.

Seatbelts

Love your family and friends – Buckle Up.

It's important to remember that everyone in a car needs to be buckled up. In the event of a crash an unrestrained body could be catapulted in various directions causing fatal injuries to other vehicle occupants. Next time you’re in a vehicle remind those travelling with you to buckle up too.

  • Seatbelts must be worn at all times by all occupants before putting the vehicle in motion.
  • Ensure the lap belt is positioned low across your hips and the should belt is always sitting across the centre of your chest
  • Drivers are responsible for ensuring both themselves and passengers under the age of 16 are using proper restraints.

Seatbelt law information