Always fasten your seat belt correctly before starting a journey. A seat belt can only provide the best level of protection if it is worn correctly.
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot perform its intended protective function.
In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an accident or when braking or changing direction suddenly.
The seat belt must:
Not be twisted and must fit tightly and snugly across your body.
Be routed across the centre of your shoulder and as low down across your hips as possible.
The shoulder section of the seat belt should not touch your neck nor be routed under your arm or behind your back.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat.
Push the lap belt down as far as possible across your hips and pull tight with the shoulder section of the belt. Never route the lap belt across your abdomen.
Never route the seat belt across sharp, pointed, abrasive or fragile objects.
Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time. Never allow babies and children to travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle occupant.
Never secure objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants. Always observe the instructions for loading the vehicle when securing objects, luggage or loads More.
If children are travelling in the vehicle, be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on "Children in the vehicle" More.