More than 132,000 drivers in New South Wales have been hit with seatbelt fines in the space of just one year, pointing to a significant surge in penalties across the state.
The figures highlight the scale of seatbelt non-compliance on NSW roads, with authorities catching a substantial number of motorists failing to buckle up while behind the wheel.
Road safety advocates have long warned that wearing a seatbelt remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of serious injury or death in a crash. The high volume of infringements suggests many drivers continue to disregard the rule despite ongoing enforcement efforts.
The data underscores growing pressure on NSW road safety authorities to address seatbelt compliance as a priority across the state's road network.
