Hazards of unrestrained vehicle cargo.

The compulsory use of seat belts for drivers and front seat passengers was introduced to the United Kingdom in 1983. In 1991 legislation was extended to include rear seat adult passengers in cars where a seat belt was fitted. This protects rear seat passengers from ejection from the vehicle, and prevents them from becoming a hazardous projectile to front seat passengers in the event of a collision. There is currently no legislation regarding the transportation or restraining of cargo within a car, provided the driver’s rear view is not compromised.