Do passengers have to wear a seatbelt in a taxi UK?

Seat belts are not required for licensed taxi drivers if they are carrying passengers according to British law. In contrast, taxi passengers must always wear a seatbelt and are not subject to the same rule.



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UK law states that a seatbelt is required by law for drivers and passengers aged 14 and older in cars, vans, and other commercial vehicles.

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Punishments for not wearing a seat belt Those over 14 are responsible for their own actions - so if you're caught not wearing a belt as a passenger, you could be hit with a £100 fine.

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Restrictions and Requirements
  • complete a driving skills assessment.
  • have a full UK or EU driving licence, held for at least 12 months, or 3 years if working in London.
  • pass background checks.
  • pass a medical check.
  • be over 18 but over 21 in some areas, including London.


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There's no need to shout “taxi” and indeed, it's actually illegal to shout “taxi” whilst trying to hail a cab.

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It is illegal for taxi drivers to lock passengers in their cab in the UK. This is considered false imprisonment, which is a criminal offense. False imprisonment is defined as the unlawful confinement of a person against their will. This can include physical restraint, such as locking someone in a car or room.

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You can't take children under 3 on an unexpected journey in a vehicle without the correct child car seat, unless both of the following apply: it's a licensed taxi or minicab. the child travels on a rear seat without a seat belt.

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Passengers in taxis are usually in a rear seat. Seatbelt use for back seat passengers in private autos is almost never required by state law. So, back seat passengers don't as a rule wear them.

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As a ballpark figure, average taxi fares are likely to cost somewhere between £1.20 to £3 per mile. But this will depend on the location, day of the week, time of day, and whether there are any special events or holidays taking place. You'll really need to refer to your local authority for more detail.

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Sometimes when the waiting time is no longer than twice the journey time you can get the taxi driver to wait for you, but it is usually the passenger who asks for the wait, not the driver. If the driver wants to wait for you rather than going home, it is up to them, but they can not expect you to pay for that.

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Distinctive characteristics of taxis When the roof sign is illuminated, it means that the taxi is available for hire. When the taxi light is off, it means that the taxi is already picking up a customer or is not in operation.

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