Prime Minister Andrew Holness warned Jamaicans that wearing seat belts are required under the law, and persons traveling in public passenger vehicles (PPV) should use them when available.
The Prime Minister said that children traveling in public transportation are exempted from seat belt regulations.
“I would want to take the opportunity to urge passengers, if it is provided, if it is available, please use your seat belts. “In the event of a crash, it could save your life.”
Prime Minister Andrew Holness
The PM stressed that the move to amend the Road Traffic Act and Regulations provision relating to the use of child restraint systems may easily be misinterpreted as saying seatbelts are no longer required. But that’s wrong. So, let me reiterate, seat belts are required, particularly in your private vehicles.
The Prime Minister made the statements while addressing the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
He emphasized the Government’s move to amend the provision regarding child-restraint systems under the new road traffic laws.
Speaking in Parliament recently, Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw informed the floor that the NRSC inserted a supplement to the regulation referring to the type of child restraint required for the conveyance of children based on age and size in different kinds of vehicles.