Seatbelts

Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death. Since 2000 on NT roads:

112 vehicle occupants who were not wearing seatbelts have died (51% of fatalities where a seatbelt was available).
276 were seriously injured (13% of serious injuries where a seatbelt was available).

The NT is the only state or territory where the Traffic Regulations permit children under 12 months to travel in vehicles without restraints.

What should change

The NT Report recommends creating a package of education and media campaigns, complemented by increased penalty and enforcement efforts. There should also be a high profile enforcement campaign at the time the new penalty begins.
The issue of carrying passengers, including children under 12 months, without seatbelts or restraints should be included in amendments to the NT Traffic Regulations.