Which of the following drivers may be exempt from wearing a seat belt in a built-up area?
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
- A Any driver in a hurry
- ✓ The driver of a vehicle on emergency service
- C A driver carrying family members
- D A private car driver during rush hour
Why this is the correct answer
Since 1 October 2026 (RD 518/2026), Article 119.2 of the General Traffic Regulations exempts only drivers and passengers of vehicles on emergency service from wearing a seat belt in built-up areas, and never on motorways, dual carriageways or conventional roads. Delivery drivers, driving instructors and taxi drivers are no longer exempt.
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