Seatbelt Laws
Mandatory seatbelt laws for all vehicle passengers and related penalties
Law Text
All vehicle passengers must wear seatbelts while the vehicle is in motion, including the driver, front passenger, and all rear passengers. Child car seats must be used for children under 12 years old.
Who Must Wear Seatbelts
- • Driver at all times
- • Front seat passenger
- • All rear seat passengers
- • Children in designated car seats (under 12 years)
- • All passengers in taxi vehicles
Child Seat Requirements
Children under 4 years:
Dedicated child car seat with safety harness
Children 4-12 years:
Booster seat or regular seatbelt depending on height
Fines and Penalties
Not wearing seatbelt:
Fine of 500 EGP per passenger
Not using child seat:
Fine of 1000 EGP
Benefits of Wearing Seatbelts
- • Reduces death risk by 45% for driver and front passenger
- • Reduces serious injury risk by 50%
- • Prevents passenger ejection from vehicle
- • Protects children from serious injuries