Road Amendment (Seatbelt Exemption) Rules 2012 (NSW)

2012 No 604

New South Wales

Road Amendment (Seatbelt

Exemption) Rules 2012

under the

Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999

Her Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has made the following Rules under the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999.

DUNCAN GAY, MLC

Minister for Roads and Ports

Explanatory note

The object of these Rules is to remove the exemption for taxi drivers from the requirement including sections 71, 72 and 72A (the general rule-making power) and Schedule 1 (as they apply in relation to rules).

for drivers of motor vehicles to wear a seatbelt while driving.

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2012 No 604
Rule 1	Road Amendment (Seatbelt Exemption) Rules 2012

Road Amendment (Seatbelt Exemption) Rules 2012

under the

Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999

1      Name of Rules

These Rules are the Road Amendment (Seatbelt Exemption) Rules 2012.

2      Commencement

These Rules commence on 14 January 2013.

3 Amendment of Road Rules 2008

Rule 264 Wearing of seatbelts by drivers

Omit rule 264 (2–1). Insert instead:

(2–1)	This rule does not apply to the driver of a motor vehicle (other than a motor bike) who is the holder of a learner licence or a provisional P1 or P2 licence.
Note 1. Approved seatbelt, motor bike, motor vehicle, provisional P1 licence and provisional P2 licence are defined in the Dictionary, and learner licence is defined in the Act.
Note 2. Rule 267–1 provides for the use of seatbelts and other restraints by drivers of motor vehicles (other than motor bikes) who are holders of learner licences or provisional P1 or P2 licences and their passengers.
Note 3. This subrule is an additional NSW subrule. There is no corresponding subrule in rule 264 of the Australian Road Rules.