A crash without one at just 40km/h has the same impact as falling from a two-storey building.
Seatbelts every time – even on roads you know and at low speeds.
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Beware of penalties
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$1209 + 4 demerits
Face a hefty fine every time you drive without a seatbelt.
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Double demerits
No seatbelt again? Gain 8 demerits and say goodbye to another $1209.
![Passengers](https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/passengers-icon-1.png)
Mates cost you
You’ll cop a $1209 and 4 demerits per unbuckled passenger.
See for more details on seatbelt fines, demerit points and double demerit points.
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