Seat beltsAs the driver of a bus, coach or minibus, you must use a seat belt if there's one fitted in your vehicle, unless you're reversing or you have a medical exemption certificate.
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On a bus or coach you should always wear a seat belt if one is fitted. If you are aged 14 or over, the law states that you must wear a seat belt if fitted.
You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you're using - there are only a few exceptions. You're also only allowed one person in each seat fitted with a seat belt. You can be fined up to £500 if you do not wear a seat belt when you're supposed to.
There is no legal requirement to wear a seat belt if you're: a driver who is reversing, or supervising a learner driver who is reversing. driving a goods vehicle, on deliveries, that is travelling no more than 50 metres between stops. a licensed taxi driver who is 'plying for hire' or carrying passengers.