Guidance

Bus, coach and minibus seat belt standards

The standards needed for seat belts installed in buses, coaches and minibuses (including van conversions).

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Guide to changes to seat belt installations

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Details

This guide provides advice to equipment manufacturers, vehicle builders and converters on changes seat belt fitting requirements and anchorage strength requirements for:

  • buses
  • coaches
  • minibuses
  • van conversions

The guide also contains details of the checks that can be carried out to ensure compliance with the strength requirements.

Published 19 July 2013