Seat belt use during pregnancy

The seat belt must always be used during pregnancy. The best way to protect the unborn child is to protect yourself by always wearing the seat belt.

Pregnant women must always wear the seat belt over the shoulder.

Position the upper belt across the chest, passing between the breasts and away from the neck. Position the lap belt low across the hips, so that it fits snugly over the pelvic bones and under the rounded part of the belly.

WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to the unborn child in a collision, pregnant women must NEVER position the lap portion of the belt over the abdomen where the unborn child is located.