I know it's been asked a thousand times, but I can find a clear answer, does the centre seat legally need a belt?, as when it was made it did not have one, the direct gov website says
"If your vehicle doesnt have seat belts, for example its a classic car, you arent allowed to carry any children under 3 years old in it.
Children over 3 are only allowed to sit in the back seats.
These rules only apply if your vehicle was originally made without seat belts."
So does that mean that if there is no seat belt originally fitted, so long as they are over 3 they don't need one? Or does it mean what I just said but they may only sit in the back ?
I understand its un safe to not have one.
Also if a belt were LEGALLY required, does it matter if its a lap belt or a proper shoulder belt?
I would only be doing journeys of 5 miles or so, and only occasional, so don't really want to spend a ton of money on a full 3 point harness etc
Thanks ben
"If your vehicle doesnt have seat belts, for example its a classic car, you arent allowed to carry any children under 3 years old in it.
Children over 3 are only allowed to sit in the back seats.
These rules only apply if your vehicle was originally made without seat belts."
So does that mean that if there is no seat belt originally fitted, so long as they are over 3 they don't need one? Or does it mean what I just said but they may only sit in the back ?
I understand its un safe to not have one.
Also if a belt were LEGALLY required, does it matter if its a lap belt or a proper shoulder belt?
I would only be doing journeys of 5 miles or so, and only occasional, so don't really want to spend a ton of money on a full 3 point harness etc
Thanks ben