Exemption from Wearing a Seatbelt Certificate - support transport qld gov 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Exemption from Wearing a Seatbelt Certificate in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the 'Certificate holder's particulars' section. Enter the family name, given names, residential address, postcode, and driver licence number if known.
  3. Provide the date of birth and ensure you sign in the designated area for the certificate holder.
  4. In the 'Doctor’s certification and details' section, have your doctor complete their information. They should include their name, registration state, and provide a certification statement regarding your medical condition.
  5. Specify the exemption period by entering the issue date and expiry date as determined by your doctor.
  6. Finally, ensure that your doctor signs and stamps the certificate before saving or printing it for your records.

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Seat Belts If your passenger is under 16 years old, you can also get a ticket if they are not wearing their seat belt.
Exemption from wearing a seatbelt You carry a current seatbelt exemption certificate, signed by an Australian doctor registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. The certificate must state that you can t wear a seatbelt due to a medical condition or disability.
Certain severe abdominal skeletal conditions, such as rheumatoid spondylitis, ankylosed major joints, deformity or fusion of the spine or major joints, other gross musculoskeletal deformities, or orthopedic devices such as body casts, may make it impossible for the patient to fasten a safety belt properly.
As the driver, youll receive a $1209 fine and 4 demerit points for every passenger who isnt properly buckled up.
Here are some of the most common excuses for people not buckling up. Im a careful driver. I dont need a seat belt. Im not traveling that far or very fast.

Key Facts about the Exemption from Wearing a Seatbelt Certificate

Purpose of the Certificate

Validity Period

Carrying Requirement

Police Presentation

No Return Required

Medical Assessment Standards

Privacy Statement

Purpose of the Certificate

The certificate allows a doctor to certify that an individual should not wear a seatbelt due to their medical condition.

Validity Period

The exemption from wearing a seatbelt is valid for a maximum period of 12 months from the date of issue.

Carrying Requirement

The certificate must be carried by the driver if the person named in it is either driving or riding as a passenger in a vehicle fitted with a seatbelt.

Police Presentation

The driver must present the certificate immediately to a police officer upon request.

No Return Required

The completed certificate does not need to be returned to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Medical Assessment Standards

The medical condition assessment must comply with national medical standards as outlined in 'Assessing Fitness to Drive 2003'.

Privacy Statement

Information on this certificate is accessible by the Queensland Police Service, but not by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

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Increased Risk of Injury: Without a seat belt, you are much more likely to be thrown from your seat during a collision. This can lead to severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and damage to internal organs.
If a passenger under 16 is not wearing a seatbelt, the driver is fined $75. Passengers over 16 who are not buckled up will face a fine of $50.
In Texas, the law requires everyone in a vehicle to buckle up or face fines and court costs up to $200. Children younger than eight years must be in a child safety seat or booster seat unless theyre taller than four feet nine inches.

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