Car seat belt in Germany Germany
Last update: March 2016
Use of safety seat belts in Germany is mandatory for the driver and all passengers (even the passengers on the rear seats).
Fine is about € 30.
Use of child seats or the appropriate child restraint system is mandatory.
Exclusions
Seat belts are not compulsory for:
- drivers of taxis or hired passenger cars, on duty
- delivery vehicles making frequent stops
- driving at walking pace
- transport services where standing passengers are allowed
- operational staff on coaches and buses
- passengers on buses and coaches who briefly leave their seats
Child seats are not compulsory for:
- transport services where standing passengers are allowed
- vehicles where there is no space for a third child seat and the child (over 3) sits in the back seat wearing a seat belt
- disabled children may be secured with special belts.