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Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 263 of 296

You drive. A 12-year-old passenger does not wear the seat belt. What does the law say about you?

  1. Nothing, only the child must obey
  2. Only the parents of the child must obey
  3. You must not allow the child to ride without the belt
  4. You must obey only if the child sits in front
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Correct answer: You must not allow the child to ride without the belt

A driver is responsible for passengers younger than 16. The driver must not allow or knowingly permit them to ride without a belt.

Source: Traffic Safety Act (S.N.S. 2025, c. 20), in force 19 October 2026, Section 211, Safety of Drivers and Passengers

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026