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Orginally posted by bison

Am not arguing if its safe or not to wear seat belts in back seats and why the manufcatureres provide these!!!

Arguing on ur lines, it would be "safer" if u wore helmets while driving ur cars.... wanna wear those? kiddin here


JUST looking for whats the regulation here. "WHATS THE LAW?"

bison

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With all due respect, let us discuss rationally......can we ?.....my ask to wear seat belt was not against your comments but it was against comments posted by manjeet444 (((Last month a cop gave me a ticket for not wearing a seat belt on the back seat...can you beat that....

Well I know by law your are supposed to buckle up irrespective of what passenger seat you are occupying.....but who wears a seat belt while on the rear seat of the car?)))

As regards your Q "WHATS THE LAW"....the ans is as under,

Seat Belts and Car Seats


Why should I keep my child in a car seat?
One of the most dangerous ways for a baby or small child to ride in a vehicle is on your lap. Even at slow speeds, in a sudden stop, a child can be thrown forward with a force many times his or her body weight. And studies show that there is no way you can hold onto such a weight even while wearing your own seat belt.

Children securely fastened into safety seats often escape serious crashes unharmed. You never know when a crash might happen, so it's important for your child to use a safety seat on every trip, no matter how short or long.

A child safety seat, when correctly installed and used, prevents a child from being thrown around inside the vehicle or thrown outside through the windshield, a window or door. It not only makes sense, it's the law! All child safety seats sold in Canada must have a label indicating weight restrictions and that the seat meets strict Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS). Look for one of these symbols on the label - CMVSS 213, 213.1, 213.2, 213.3, or 213.4 - to be sure. It is against the law to use one that does not meet Canadian standards.
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What do I do if there are not enough seat belts for the number of passengers I want to carry in my vehicle, i.e. car pooling or taking a group of children out?

Remember, you are taking a huge risk by having people in a vehicle without the benefit of seat belt. At all times, try to limit the number of occupants in your vehicle to the number of seat belts. All available seat belts in the vehicle must be used.
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The seat belts in my car do not work properly. Must I have them repaired?

Yes, absolutely. They must be well maintained at all times. In fact, you can be fined for having a broken seat belt even if it is not being used or required at the time you are stopped by a police officer.
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If I have too many people in the vehicle, may I buckle up more than one person in a belt?

This is a definite NO! The seat belt is made for one person only. If more than one person is buckled up in a seat belt, the bodies can be crushed and the heads banged together, and the heavier body can seriously injure the lighter one.
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When I am travelling in a taxi, must I wear a seat belt and must my child be restrained in a child safety seat?

You must wear a seat belt and, in fact, you could be fined for not buckling up. It is the taxi owner's responsibility to ensure that the seat belt is available and in good working order. The law does not require the taxi owner to provide a child safety seat so it is advisable to travel with your own seat.

Where can I get more information about child safety seats?
For a detailed brochure on child safety seats called Safe & Secure: Choosing the right car seat for your child contact MTO INFO General Inquiry toll free at 1-800-268-4686 (TTY: 1-866-471-8929), fax: 905-704-2002.

Detailed information about child safety seats or seat belts is also available from your local MTO office or the Canadian Automobile Association at 1-800-268-3750 or 905-771- 3170 or the Ontario Safety League 905-625-0556.


I guess in case you need to know the LAW regarding the age of the person reqd to wear seat belt....the contact # for MOT is posted....enjoy....

no hard feelings...