Seat Belts

The Seat Belt Regulations state that the use of seat belts is mandatory for all drivers and vehicle passengers in Prince Edward Island.

What are my responsibilities as a vehicle owner?

• Do not remove seat belts from the vehicle
• Replace broken, worn out or previously removed seat belts
• Maintain seat belts in good condition
• Do not modify a seat belt in any way that will reduce its effectiveness

What are my responsibilities as a driver?

• Use the available seat belt
• Make sure all passengers under 16 years of age wear available seat belts
• Make sure every child is secured in appropriate infant or child safety seat

What are the responsibilities of my passenger(s)?

• Use the available seat belt(s)

Are there any exemptions to these rules?

Seat belts do not have to be worn in the following situations:

• A driver of a vehicle which is travelling in reverse
• A passenger when all available seating positions with seat belts are occupied
• A fireman while in or on a vehicle of a fire fighting organization
• A medical attendant in an ambulance transporting a patient
• A person while engaged in work which requires that person to leave or enter the seating position at frequent intervals