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没看到文件呀！目前VicRoad网站上的信息还是以16岁为界限的。
Who is responsible for wearing seatbelts?
If you are the driver, before you drive off make sure:
your own seatbelt is properly adjusted and fastened
any adult passengers have their seatbelts properly adjusted and fastened
Passengers under 16 years of age are restrained as follows:
Children under 12 months must be restrained in a suitable approved child restraint that is properly fastened and adjusted.
Children aged between 12 months and under 16 years should be restrained in a suitable approved child restraint that is properly fastened and adjusted, or occupy a seating position fitted with a suitable seatbelt and wear the seatbelt properly fastened and adjusted.
The type of child restraint that is suitable varies according to a child’s size and weight. For detailed information about choosing child restraints, consult the VicRoads brochure Choosing and Using Restraints (see ‘Resources’).
When buying any seatbelts or child restraints, make sure they are certified as meeting the relevant Australian Standard.
It is safer for children to travel in the back seat.
Who is responsible for wearing seatbelts?
If you are a passenger over 16 years of age make sure your own restraint is properly adjusted and fastened. You must occupy a seating position fitted with a seatbelt, if there is one available.
If you are travelling on a bus or coach where seatbelts are provided, you and any companions must buckle up.
If you are driving a truck you are legally required to wear a seatbelt where one is provided.
If you are buying a new or second hand car, look for models that have a seatbelt reminder system (an audible ‘beep’ as well as a flashing light) for the front and rear seats.
Seatbelt myths
Some people believe they don’t have to wear seatbelts.
Pregnant women should not wear seatbelts. Wrong!
If you are pregnant, wearing a seatbelt will protect you and your baby. The only exception is if you have a letter from your doctor stating you should not wear a seatbelt for medical reasons.
Older drivers need not wear seatbelts. Wrong!
Because they may be physically frail, it is even more important for older drivers to wear seatbelts. If you have difficulty managing your seatbelt because of physical problems, consult an occupational therapist for assistance. A seatbelt positioning device may help.
Seatbelt laws
By law, every person travelling in a passenger vehicle must wear a seatbelt if it is fitted.
There are tough penalties for those who break the law:
driver not wearing seatbelt - driver fined 1.35 penalty units* and three demerit points
passenger over 16 not wearing seatbelt - passenger fined 1.35 penalty units*
passenger under 16 not wearing seatbelt - driver fined 1.65 penalty units* and three demerit points.
In 2009-10, one penalty unit is $116.82.（今年是$119.45）
Exemptions
There are some circumstances in which a person may be exempt from wearing a seatbelt, such as when the driver is reversing the vehicle, or is engaged in the door-to-door delivery or collection of goods or garbage and is travelling under 25 km/h.
quote]原帖由 小红耳朵 于 2011-2-10 00:19 发表 
刚才查了，司机也要罚款还要扣分 [/quote]
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想念嘟嘟——小博美 (2007-10-31) 冷空气 
发表于 2011-2-9 18:31
