Man driving with unrestrained children fined over $2000 and 12 demerit points
ACT Policing has issued a driver with five infringement notices for driving with unrestrained children.
About 4.45pm yesterday (Monday, 26 February 2018), police received a report of a man driving a vehicle with unrestrained children on Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip.
The vehicle was stopped by officers who observed three unrestrained children in the backseat and a child in the boot.
The man was issued with five infringement notices, three for no seatbelt (1 year older but under 7 years), one for seatbelt not adjusted/fastened/restrained and one for travel in/on part of vehicle designed for carrying goods.
The infringements totalled $2056 and 12 demerit points.
Acting Officer in Charge, Traffic Operations Paul Hutcheson said seatbelts are a proven safety feature that save lives.
“If you don’t wear a seatbelt and are involved in a collision, your chance of being seriously injured or even killed significantly increases.”
“Always ensure children are restrained correctly, even when travelling at low speeds or on short trips.”
For information on ACT’s current child restraint laws visit the Roads and Transport Authority website.
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