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Is it dangerous for people travelling in the rear seats not to use their seat belts?

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Yes, among other reasons because in the event of a crash they pose an additional danger to the driver and front-seat passenger.

Yes. An unbelted person can be thrown forward in a collision, injuring themselves and striking front occupants. Seat backs do not replace a belt, even at low speed. Use the required belts or restraint systems, including child restraints where applicable, under the relevant rules; legal exemptions do not remove the physical risk of travelling unrestrained.

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  • Yes, because the airbags lose their protective effect.

  • No, because at low speed the backs of the front seats provide sufficient protection against injury.

  • Yes, among other reasons because in the event of a crash they pose an additional danger to the driver and front-seat passenger.

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