Fine/consequence for not wearing seat belts

[blossom]

Does anyone know what the consequences are (apart from not being safe) to the passengers if they don't wear a seat belt from choice or in the case of my daughter, was given a lift by a trusted adult and had to sit on someone's lap to get everyone in.

Not happy with that.

 

[attitude]

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Seat belts: the law
When you don't need to wear a seat belt

• If your vehicle doesn’t have seat belts

1. Overview
You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you’re using - there are only a few exceptions.

You’re also only allowed 1 person in each seat fitted with a seat belt.

Children must use the correct car seat for their weight until they reach 135 centimetres tall or their 12th birthday, whichever is first.

You can be fined up to £500 if you don’t wear a seat belt when you’re supposed to.