New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

25 New clause 7.10 substituted

• Clause 7.10 is revoked and the following clause substituted:

  “7.10 Persons of or over 15 years must wear seat belts and keep them fastened

  • “(1) Subclause (2) applies when a person—

    • “(a) is in a motor vehicle; and

    • “(b) is occupying a seat fitted with a seat belt, whether or not the seat belt is an approved seat belt; and

    • “(c) is aged 15 years or more.

    “(2) While the vehicle is in motion on the road, the person must—

    • “(a) wear the seat belt correctly so that he or she is properly restrained; and

    • “(b) keep the seat belt securely fastened.”