Fastening a seatbelt in the car: who can do without it and what rules apply. As of: March 5, 2024, 7:17 p.m By: David Holzner CommentsPressSplit Anyone driving a car must wear a seat belt.

Violations of the seatbelt requirement could result in a fine. But there are some exceptions to the rule. Seat belts have been mandatory in cars for around 50 years. In a television report by Bayerischer Rundfunk from 1976, drivers were asked about the innovation and gave amusing excuses.