Question

Who will be fined if a passenger under the age of 16 is not wearing a seatbelt or suitable child restraint.

1. The owner of the vehicle

2.The passenger

3.The driver of the vehicle

4.None of these​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Passengers aged 16 years and older who do not use an available seatbelt will also be fined. Drivers of a motor vehicle (except a bus) are also responsible for passengers under 16 years old to be properly restrained in seatbelts or approved child car seats.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (1.) The passenger.

Explanation:

• The passenger will be fined if a passenger under the age of 16 is not wearing a seat belt or suitable child restraint.
• It's the own responsibility of the adult passenger and not the driver to make sure that they are wearing the seat belt.
• Children under the age of 14, who are travelling in the rear of a car that has appropriate restraints, must belt up.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2. i.e The Passenger.