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Forces target young drivers not wearing seatbelts

Traffic police across the country are targeting drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts. The number of fatalities where belts weren't worn has remained at 20 per cent for five years.

Fail safe: seatbelts were not worn in 20% of fatal accidents

Fail safe: seatbelts were not worn in 20% of fatal accidents

Date - 24th June 2020
By - Chris Smith
Despite it being compulsory, seatbelts were not worn by 20 per cent of fatalities last year – and young drivers are the worst offenders. Over the last five years, the number of car occupants killed who were not wearing a seatbelt has remained...
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