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15
Jun 2021
North Yorkshire Police stop 60 motorists without seatbelt
North Yorkshire Police said today it had stopped more than 60 drivers and passengers during a seatbelt action week.
Three children were among those found to be not wearing a seatbelt, something officers described as "deeply concerning".
It has been a legal requirement in the UK for people to wear seatbelts in cars for decades.
Failure to wear a seatbelt can lead to a £100 fine, which can rise to £500 if convicted in court.
Research shows drivers and passengers aged 17 to 34 are least likely to wear a seatbelt, but most likely to have a crash.
Their chances of dying are two times higher than if they’d worn one.
Sergeant Tim Wilson, who led the campaign, said:
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