You must always use a seatbelt if your car seat has one. This applies to both the front and rear of a car or other vehicle. Children shorter than 1.35 metres must be seated in a child car seat. In some cases, your child may be granted an exemption from the obligation to wear a seatbelt or use a child car seat.
Last updated on 24 juni 2025
Criteria for an exemption from the mandatory use of a seat belt
Do you want to be granted an exemption from the mandatory use of a seat belt (in Dutch)? You must meet certain conditions. For example if you have a disability that prevents you from wearing a seatbelt. You can find all the conditons on the Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen– CBR (central office for driving licences) website.
Criteria for exemption from the mandatory use of a child car seat
You can be granted an exemption from the mandatory use of a child car seat (in Dutch) if your child cannot use a child car seat for medical reasons.
How to apply for exemption
You can apply for an exemption from the mandatory use of a seat belt or a child car seat (in Dutch) from the CBR.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Wegenverkeerswet 1994, artikel 149
Reglement verkeersregels en verkeerstekens 1990 (RVV 1990), artikel 88