Motorists hit by seatbelt fines

Seat beltsEighty-five motorists were caught not wearing a seatbelt in just three hours in one road in Birmingham.

West Midlands Police said the people were caught in Coventry Road flouting the seatbelt rules. Each offender was given a £30 fine.

The news comes just days after the force said too many people were still ignoring calls to wear seatbelts.

Officers believe that up to 20% of people travelling in cars are not abiding with the law.

Some of the seatbelt arrests related to child passengers who did not have the required car seats.

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This article posted on April 17, 2008 at 8:34 am.
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3 Comments

  1. Karl said: Apr 17th, 2008 at 10:50 am

    Doesn’t surprise me. In fact, I thought they’d have got more. I see people all the time not wearing belts, the same people are usually talking on their mobile aswell.

  2. phil said: Apr 17th, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    allthough its against the law and should be charged amazing what this will do for the crime figures

  3. Bob said: Apr 17th, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    The same people who will no doubt try to make injury claims from 3rd parties and be the first to berate 3rd parties for injuries or danger to their precious offspring. Most no doubt call themselves caring parents.

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