Seatbelt buckle guards, often used for children who try and release their own buckles, have been made illegal by The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The seatbelt buckle guard prevents a person from releasing their seatbelt.
In a statement, the DVSA said: “We have been made aware of Public Service Vehicle operators using seatbelt buckle guards. They are often used on school or local authority transport."
On the topic of legislation, the government organisation said:
