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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: nixcolley on July 12, 2006, 04:59:35

Title: passenger info
Post by: nixcolley on July 12, 2006, 04:59:35

hi bit of a noddy question but does anyone know if i can take a passenger in the back of my 280sl without a seat belt?

Title: Re: passenger info
Post by: JamesL on July 12, 2006, 05:10:20

You can

I think the law is... if seatbelts are fitted, they have to be worn

But if seatbelts are not fitted, the passenger can ride without them

at least according to this

http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/05.htm#75
Why, you coming on 23rd? ;)

Title: Re: passenger info
Post by: Khurram Darugar on July 12, 2006, 08:50:36

Does this still apply if one does'nt have a kinder seat (3rd seat) and the passenger squats on the parcel shelf?
Kay

Kay
Euro 280sl LHD Auto.

Title: Re: passenger info
Post by: JamesL on July 12, 2006, 10:48:10

No, I think there's a problem with passengers who are not "in a seat"

IIRC it's technically illegal to ride in the back of a van, for example.

Kinder seat is a seat - albeit for those of smaller proportions, and therefore you're fine sitting with no seat belt