National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation - Australian Road Rules) Regulations 2006
264Wearing of seatbelts by drivers
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264 Wearing of seatbelts by drivers
(1) The driver of a motor vehicle that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must comply with this rule if the driver’s seating position is fitted with a seatbelt.
Offence provision.
Note: Driver is defined in rule 16, and motor vehicle and park are defined in the dictionary.
(2) The driver must wear the seatbelt properly adjusted and fastened unless the driver is: (a) reversing the vehicle; or (b) exempt from wearing a seatbelt under rule 267.
Note: Rule 267 provides exemptions from wearing seatbelts.