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Seatbelt Fines: Humberside Police Handed out 427 Fines to Young Drivers in Last Year

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In the last year, Humberside Police issued 427 fines to young drivers for not wearing a seatbelt, according to data analyzed by Scrap Car Comparison. This makes the force the second-highest issuer of fines in the country, behind Greater Manchester Police who issued 731 fines. The data also revealed that as many as 60 people have lost their lives due to drivers not wearing their seatbelt in the Humber region. Wearing a seatbelt is a crucial step in preventing fatalities on the roads, and police and partners are focusing on educating and enforcing the law to reduce the number of deaths.

Key Takeaways:

  • Humberside Police issued 427 fines to young drivers for not wearing a seatbelt in the last year, ranking second in the country behind Greater Manchester Police.
  • The data revealed that 60 people have lost their lives due to drivers not wearing their seatbelt in the Humber region.
  • Greater Manchester Police issued 731 fines to young drivers in the same period, the highest number in the country.
  • Suffolk Constabulary issued 281 fines, while Kent Police and North Wales Police issued 242 and 152 fines, respectively.
  • The penalty for not wearing a seatbelt is a £100 fine, potentially rising to £500 if prosecuted.
  • Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers under 14 are wearing seatbelts in their vehicles.
  • There are only a small number of exemptions for not wearing a seatbelt, including delivery drivers who must wear a seatbelt if they are travelling more than 50 meters between drop-offs.

Statistics:

  • 427 fines were issued by Humberside Police to young drivers for not wearing a seatbelt in the last year.
  • 731 fines were issued by Greater Manchester Police to young drivers in the same period.
  • 292 fines were issued to drivers in the Humber region for not wearing their seatbelt, resulting in 60 fatalities.
  • The number of fines issued by Humberside Police is 34% of the total fines issued by Greater Manchester Police.
  • The majority of the 292 fines were issued to drivers aged 17-29.

Sources:

  • Scrap Car Comparison, analyzed Freedom of Information (FOI) data into which forces are issuing the most fines to young drivers for failing to wear seatbelts as part of a wider campaign to raise awareness around the importance of wearing one.
  • Freedom of Information (FOI) request data from various police forces in the UK.
  • Quote from Roads Policing Inspector at Humberside Police, Neil Hutchins, and spokesperson for Safer Roads Humber, Ruth Gore.

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