Seatbelts have been existent since the invention of vehicles, they have acted as safety measures to both a driver and the pasengers. Over the years, seatbelts have evolved to become the most critical safety gadget in the car.
For Example, if you are not wearing a seat belt, your face is more likely than not, bound to hit against the windshield. The seat belt however stops this inertia.
If your car is going at 100km/h your face will be saved from the impact. The windshield may fall apart but you will remain safe and seated. In Kenya, you risk a fine of Ksh.500 for not having a safety belt fastened while driving or on board. However, there are moments police are not allowed to arrest you.
Here are some of the reasons;
- A driver who is reversing, or supervising a learner driver who is reversing.
- In a vehicle being used for police, fire and rescue services.
- A passenger in a trade vehicle and you’re investigating a fault.
- Driving a goods vehicle on deliveries that’s travelling no more than 50 metres between stops.
- A licensed taxi driver who is ‘plying for hire’ or carrying passengers.
- One who is medically ill and must be licensed to board without a safety belt, however you must produce your ‘Certificate of Exemption from Compulsory Seat Belt Wearing.’
- Kids below the age of 12 years old.