The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended).
Seat belts are not compulsory for:
drivers while reversing or parking
People who cannot use seat belts because of their size or those with disabilities.
drivers of emergency or official vehicles
taxi driver on duty
regular services below 100 km
seriously physically disabled children, if transported in the back seat
children transported in ambulances or public safety vehicles, if sitting in the back seat.
children transported in taxis, if sitting in the back seat
Passengers in buses leaving the seat for a short time.
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