Applying for an exemption from the mandatory use of a seat belt or child car seat

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 27 December 2021

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 (in Dutch).

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 if your child cannot use a child car seat for medical reasons. 

Applying for exemption from the mandatory use of a seat belt or child car seat

You can apply for an exemption from the mandatory use of a seat belt or a child car seat (in Dutch) from the CBR’s Divisie Rijgeschiktheid (fitness to drive division).

Laws and regulations (in Dutch)

Road Traffic Law 1994, Article 149

Rules on traffic regulations and road signs 1990, Article 88

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