HC Deb 01 April 2004 vol 419 cc1577-8W
Jim Dowd

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many applications for exemption from the requirement to wear a seat belt in the front seat of a car on the public highway have been(a) received and (b) granted in each of the past 10 years. [165236]

Mr. Jamieson

There is no requirement for vehicle users to apply for such exemptions. The Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) Regulations 1993 (SI 1993 No. 176), and The Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts by Children in Front Seats) Regulations 1993 (SI 1993 No. 31) provide exemptions for specific situations and/or occupational groups.

Doctors can also exempt a person from the requirement to use a seat belt on medical grounds. The Regulations are available on-line at: www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk.