Seatbelt regulations

Seatbelt regulations for school children

The Department of Education produced guidelines in the form of a circular (2007/07) to ensure that all Education Bodies which may be responsible for transporting children are aware of their statutory obligations under the new regulations.

The Department writes to schools periodically to remind their pupils to wear a seat belt on the journey to and from school.

The circular and the most recent letter can be viewed using the links below:

• Circular 2007/07 - Guidance on the operation of the child car restraints regulations in relation to school activities
• The importance of wearing seatbelts on school buses - letter in English