Over 400 fines for drivers not wearing seatbelts

Police said wearing a seatbelt could save your life

More than 400 fines have been issued to young drivers for not wearing seatbelts in the past year, according to data from Humberside Police.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request was sent to police forces across the UK to find out how many fines were being issued for the offence to young people between the ages of 17-29.

The FOI request was made by Scrap Car Comparison as part of a campaign to raise awareness around the importance of seatbelts.

Neil Hutchins from Humberside Police said: "My colleagues and I have seen the devastating consequences of not wearing a seatbelt. It is heartbreaking and simply not worth the risk."

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Humberside Police issued 427 fines to young drivers from July 2024 – June 2025.

Of the other forces that responded to the FOI request, Greater Manchester Police said they issued 731, Suffolk Constabulary 281, Kent Police 242 and North Wales Police 152.

Neil Hutchins, roads policing inspector at Humberside Police, said: "Wearing a seatbelt is a simple step that can save your life.

"In a crash, the force on your body can be like being hit by a multi-ton object. Seatbelts dramatically reduce that force and significantly improve your chances of survival."

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