4 point harnesses

[Brasso93]

Ive fitted 4 point racing harnesses into my car they arr anchored to the standard anchor points and mounted safely and correct in the rear of the car but the police say they can fine me for not wearing a standard seatbelt.

Can someone link me to documents stating that harnesses are legal instead of factory fitted belts or tell me how to get them checked and clarification that I can use them

Cheers

[deneil_gsi2000]

They have to be dot approved and also it is technically illegal and stupid to use with standard seats. If you have bucket seats then there fine. Afaik

[conad]

Agreed, should be used in conjunction with bucket seats and routed through the proper harness holes.

[Brasso93]

I am using these with bucket seats but surely they are legal as they offer increased safety ??

[conad]

I don't see why the popo had a problem with them then... Were you being lippy lol

[Hobbit]

I believe they need to have standard push button buckle. Or so I read when I was buying my set.

[Brasso93]

Wasn't being lippy I pulled up and they asked why I wasnt using the correct seat belt

[conad]

My guess is his Mrs wasn't giving him any, never had a problem with mine when I had them.

[bazzap8389]

As far as I'm aware it's the quick release ones that are not road legal.( correct me if I'm wrong) The copper was probably bored lol

[conad]

I had both types and imo the twist release were a lot safer... Wouldn't like to have to get out quickly in the seat belt clasp type.

[Brasso93]

How can I get this sorted so I can use the harnesses for daily driving and not worry about getting pulled ??

[Hobbit]

What harness' do you have?

[conad]

What about popping to your local vosa and ask them to check it and possibly give you some sort of certification?

[MK999]

I had both types and imo the twist release were a lot safer... Wouldn't like to have to get out quickly in the seat belt clasp type.

The reason behind it is the standard big red push button is easily recognisable to emergency services or a passer by when you're unconscious.

Although the quick release ones are pretty foolproof imo, that's what I read somewhere when I was looking up legalities of it.

[conad]

The reason behind it is the standard big red push button is easily recognisable to emergency services or a passer by when you're unconscious.

Although the quick release ones are pretty foolproof imo, that's what I read somewhere when I was looking up legalities of it.

Ah, never thought of it that way...

[Hobbit]

Plus push button ones are designed release even when they are under pressure. (hanging upside down)

[Brasso93]

They are cobra 4 points I cant remember the exact set I have got off hand but will have a look tomorrow and will try going vosa and see what they say see if i can get some sort of letter

[Hobbit]

What style buckle?

[camels toe]

It`ll come under construction and use regs. Has he actually given you a ticket or just bitched at you about it? Have a look at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1078/regulation/47/made and you can read up on the seat belt laws.

[Adam]

He can't do anything tbh ! They pass mot....

[Iain]

A copper saying they can fine you for something means absolutely nothing, ignore it.

[BRoadGhost]

Pics please

[L14MNP]

Has to have a seatbelt style buckle afaik.

[MARTIN KELSON]

I have Sabelt harness's with the twist release in my nova & never had an issue with either police or MOT.
Every rally car be it club or WRC has this style & drive on public roads between stages with no issues, think your copper was just bored & wanted to pick on something.
The police can't know every single rule & regulation as they change so often, he probably had never seen them before & just went for the not road legal approach!