Which of the following persons are exempted from the obligation to use safety belts when travelling in a passenger car?

Description

Art. 39 para. 2 pt. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, consolidated text, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: Woman with a visible pregnancy.

According to regulations, a woman in a visibly advanced stage of pregnancy is exempt from the obligation to wear a seat belt. This is stated in Art. 39 para. 2 pt. 2 of the Road Traffic Act. However, it is worth remembering that for safety reasons, it is recommended that pregnant women use seat belts, positioning them correctly – the lap belt should run flat under the abdomen.

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