Seat Belts (Penalty Points) Bill

A Bill to make the offence of driving or riding in a motor vehicle on a road without a seat belt an endorsable offence; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Seat Belts (Penalty Points) Bill would change the law so that not wearing a seat belt when driving or riding in a vehicle on a public road becomes an offence that can carry penalty points on a person’s driving licence. It would apply to drivers and passengers, and includes related provisions to support enforcement and compliance. The bill is currently at the first reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Not wearing a seat belt would become an endorsable offence with penalty points on a driving licence.
Applies to anyone driving or riding in a motor vehicle on a road (drivers and passengers).
Includes connected provisions to help enforce the rule and improve compliance.
At the first reading stage in the House of Commons; would move through the usual parliamentary stages if it progresses.

Progress

The Bill is at its first reading in the House of Commons. If it moves forward, it would proceed to the Second Reading and subsequent stages (Committee stage, Report stage and Third Reading) in the Commons.

Who is affected?

DriversPassengers (front-seat and rear-seat)Fleet operators and employersGeneral road users/publicPolice and other enforcement agenciesInsurers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Seat Belts (Penalty Points) Bill

14 Mar 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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