Drive a Motor Vehicle on a Road With a Child Under 14 Years in Front Passenger Seat Not Wearing a Seat Belt

CJS Offence Code: RT88510

Offence Wording: Drive a Motor Vehicle on a Road With a Child Under 14 Years in Front Passenger Seat Not Wearing a Seat Belt

Contrary to section 15(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.

This offence carries a fine of £100 and no penalty points.

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Consider Alternative Offence

Due to the aggravating factor of a child being involved, consider instead using the RT88520 (MetPol 109) offence.


Metropolitan Police Offence Code

The following information is intended for Metropolitan Police Officers who use a different coding system, this code being correct as of Form 4740 (October 2018) or Form 4741 (June 2018).

MetPol Offence Code: 303

Statute: (A) S15 – Road Traffic Act 1988

Notes: The offence and brief wording will be entered in full on the Traffic Offence Report.

MP303


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Updated on 2023-03-10
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