* All Ontario motor vehicle drivers and passengers occupying a seating position for which a seat belt is provided must wear the seat belt in a properly adjusted and securely fastened manner.
* Photo of police carA driver can be charged and face a fine of $90.00 and two demerit points (plus a $20 victim surcharge) for seat belt infractions. Demerit points remain on a driving record for two years from the date of the offence.
* All motor vehicle drivers are responsible for ensuring that all children under 16 years of age are properly secured in a seat belt or an appropriate child car seat or booster seat.