[Parrot]

Maybe it’s a good thing having “ Seatbelt Cameras “ it will remind people what Seatbelts are installed for in the first place.

 

[glennkidd]

three unrestrained passengers attract a fine of $1,318 and 6 demerit points.

Having four or more unrestrained passengers would result in a $1728 fine and 6 demerit points.

Can the cameras check rear seat passengers as well?

 

[GeeLee56]

I would like to know how many of the 85% killed and 76% injury on NSW country roads are actually people who live in country NSW and how many are from cities in NSW ? That would give a better indication of where the percentages sit.

 

[Gloria Mac]

In Brisbane I received more than 2 weeks later 2 seatbelt fines as my newly arrived Sth African friend had her seatbelt clipped in but under her arm. I saw seat belt clipped in but could not see from the driver’s seat it was under her arm. I received 2 fines 2 days apart unknown to me of $1,351 each plus 4 demerit point each within 2 days Unbeknown to me. As a pensioner that was huge. Over $2,700 + 8 demerit points all in 2 days with no chance of overturning this money grabbing operation. Cost is one thing but points last 3 years and 12 points in Qld sees you most likely on a limited licence.

 

[Benny's Light]

A new job for drivers is to check that all passengers have their seat belts on properly both in a look at each and reminding passengers to ensure that their seatbelts are on properly. I know that this sounds silly but it will help your passengers know that you are serious about seatbelts in your car and also help avoid any fines. It puts more responsibility on the driver but saves you from fines.

 

[Inot54]

I don’t really care if people are caught out not wearing their seatbelts correctly. What possible (apart from certified medical) excuse can anyone give for not adhering to a rule that’s been around for more than 50 years and constant reminders are issued all the time to make sure we are aware of then. I suggest that you cop it sweet and shut up - not admitting to anyone how dumb you’ve been!!

 

[Macarj]

I wouldn't call it a small error either the driver should make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts correctly I am very critical when anyone is in my car

 

[Towing]

Show me a car that the passenger's seat belt doesn't go against your neck. I don't think I've been in one car that it doesn't.

 

[maggiej]

I have always thought that wearing a seatbelt for short people the belt does not go around the body as stated and does in fact creep up to the neck.

 

[meighLeigh]

Just as an aside - is it just me?
'The sash should run from your hip to your shoulder and not ride up on your neck or pass across your upper arm. The lap part of the seatbelt should sit across the bony section of the hips and under the belly.'
I have a problem - the seat belt sash rides up across my neck , no matter how I adjust the side adjustment (i.e. where the belt is fixed to the car wall). Which means, technically, I'm breaking the law every time I drive.

 

[Clancieblue]

Mothers' negligence.

 

[Towing]

I am tall and it still rubs on my neck

 

[mylittletibbies]

I would like to know how many of the 85% killed and 76% injury on NSW country roads are actually people who live in country NSW and how many are from cities in NSW ? That would give a better indication of where the percentages sit.

Mmmm I live in country WA and I'm sorry to say that many in my town are already doing 110 before they've got out
of the 80 zone.
I stick to the 110 speed limit but many locals fly past me, and it's not just the guys

 

[Jakepuss]

Putin politics is alive and well here in Australia. Freedom? Since 1950s; when?

 

[Colette 3799]

Just as an aside - is it just me?
'The sash should run from your hip to your shoulder and not ride up on your neck or pass across your upper arm. The lap part of the seatbelt should sit across the bony section of the hips and under the belly.'
I have a problem - the seat belt sash rides up across my neck , no matter how I adjust the side adjustment (i.e. where the belt is fixed to the car wall). Which means, technically, I'm breaking the law every time I drive.

And what’s this bony section they speak about - I don’t have one of them lol

 

[7777]

In Brisbane I received more than 2 weeks later 2 seatbelt fines as my newly arrived Sth African friend had her seatbelt clipped in but under her arm. I saw seat belt clipped in but could not see from the driver’s seat it was under her arm. I received 2 fines 2 days apart unknown to me of $1,351 each plus 4 demerit point each within 2 days Unbeknown to me. As a pensioner that was huge. Over $2,700 + 8 demerit points all in 2 days with no chance of overturning this money grabbing operation. Cost is one thing but points last 3 years and 12 points in Qld sees you most likely on a limited licence.

Dear member Gloria Mac, thankyou for your post. Sorry to hear about the incident with the seat belts. If it helps anything, as a pensioner, you are entitled to make payments for the fine in installments, ranging from $5 and up. The regular installment payments can be done weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Just ring the department from where the fine was administered from, and tell them to set up a payment plan for you, as you are a pensioner. Many happy blessings to you. God bless, Have a beautiful day.

 

[Mikeyboy2012]

Tried to read this story but adds kept popping up in the middle of the screen, on my phone and I couldn't move them. I can see them as I try to write this.

Most annoying and off-putting.

 

[mylittletibbies]

Tried to read this story but adds kept popping up in the middle of the screen, on my phone and I couldn't move them. I can see them as I'm writing this.

Do you have a membership? If so, has it expired? This happened to me recently as I had a new debit card and had forgotten to advise SDC.

 

[Mikeyboy2012]

Do you have a membership? If so, has it expired? This happened to me recently as I had a new debit card and had forgotten to advise SDC.

No, just reading the e-newsletter articles, as usual! Hasn't happened before.