NRMA pushes for penalty change as seatbelt offences skyrocket in NSW

Seatbelt fines have surged in one state, with almost nine in 10 offences involving motorists or passengers wearing their restraints incorrectly rather than not wearing them at all.

New figures from the NRMA show 126,728 seatbelt infringements were issued in NSW during the 2024-25 financial year,