Posted By ClaireL Unless the law has changed in recent years they are not required to wear setbelts. However, someone feel free to correct me if the law has changed in recent years as it would be useful to know!

Posted By ClaireL I stand corrected as it would appear the law changed in about 2003. I haven't read the article in it's entirity but it gives the details (for those that demand proof!) http://www.tnn.co.uk/Eur...le.2006-05-16.0117435444

Posted By Tabs Stupendous man - there is a qualification to that clause, namely that the travel distance is 50 metres or less.

Posted By RP where they are fitted, they must be used: This is the hangover from where they may not have been fitted to older vehicles. These days they are fitted as standard. You would need to apply for an exemption order not to wear them. The 50 metre figure relates to postal workers and refuse collection in the main, where if the organisation has been granted an exemption then it only applies to the organisation and not the whole of the UK LGV driver group. Look at DVLA and VOSA websites for more... If a driver chooses not to wear a seatbelt, then they commit the offence and not the employer.