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If your car or other vehicle has seat belts you must use them, with only a few exceptions

• Overview

  You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you’re using -…

• When you do not need to wear a seat belt

  You do not need to wear a seat belt if you’re: a driver who is reversing,…

• If your vehicle does not have seat belts

  If your vehicle does not have seat belts, for example it’s a classic car,…

The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.

• Updated: 22 July 2025

Declare that seat belt anchorages in passenger carrying vehicles meet safety standards when you get them approved using Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA).

Advice on the role of the Green Belt in the planning system.

• Updated: 27 February 2025

This collection brings together all documents relating to green belt statistics

• Updated: 9 October 2025

This notice explains when protective equipment is zero-rated and children's car seats and travel systems are reduced-rated at 5% VAT.

• Updated: 4 November 2022

Advice for medical professionals to use when assessing drivers with cardiovascular disorders.

• Updated: 7 November 2025

• Updated: 1 May 2010

You must tell DVLA if you've had a VP shunt fitted

Using seat belts in cars and dual purpose vehicles: advice and guidance on legal standards.

• Updated: 1 May 2010