Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 115444

Safety Belts: Fines

Tabled: 24 February 2026

Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, whether proposed new penalties for not wearing a seat belt will apply to passengers in a Hackney Carriage black cab in London.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

As part of the Road Safety Strategy, the Department for Transport has published a public consultation on proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences, including seat belt usage. The consultation seeks views on strengthening sanctions for non‑compli...

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