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Van seat belts: DoE 'sympathetic'

21st February 1975, Page 17
21st February 1975
Page 17
Page 17, 21st February 1975 — Van seat belts: DoE 'sympathetic'
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A SPOKESMAN for the DoE told CM this week that it would take a "sympathetic" line on possibly exempting van drivers from the need to wear seat belts. A Bill now before Parliament will make belt-wearing compulsory for drivers and front-seat Passengers in most types of motor vehicle.

The statement came after a weekend speech by Minister for Transport Fred Mulley in which he said that his Ministry would consider any reasonable grounds for exemption. He pointed out that an average of three road deaths and 30 injuries a day would be saved if seat belts were worn.