Seatbelt Violations-Sec 106

All motor vehicle drivers and passengers in Ontario must wear a seatbelt that is properly adjusted and securely fastened.

Drivers

As a driver, you are responsible for wearing your seatbelt and making sure:

• every person in your vehicle has their own working seatbelt
• passengers under the age of 16 wear their seatbelts properly in your vehicle
• children are secured in an appropriate child car seat or booster seat

Passengers

As a passenger, you must wear your seatbelt including when travelling in a taxi or rideshare vehicle.

Fines and penalties

If convicted, you will face:

• fines between $200 and $1,000
• two demerit points

You can also be fined for having a broken seatbelt, even if it is not being used when you’re stopped by a police officer.