265ADriver to ensure passengers comply with seatbelt and

265A Driver to ensure passengers comply with seatbelt and seating position requirements (1) The driver of a motor vehicle that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must ensure that a passenger in or on the vehicle complies with the requirements that apply to the passenger under section 265 or division 16.3. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to— (a) the driver of a bus, taxi or hire car if the passenger is 16 years old or older; or Note Section 266K also provides exceptions for passengers under 16 years old in a public minibus, taxi or hire car. (b) the driver of a corrections vehicle, youth detention vehicle or sheriff’s vehicle if the passenger fails or refuses to wear a seatbelt or other restraint required under section 265 or division 16.3.

Division 16.3 Requirements for seatbelts and seating positions—passengers under 16 years old