rear passengers in 350 sl

scott2gogo

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what are the legalities of rear seat passengers in 1977 350 sl, be it a bit cramped and no belts ? thanks
 

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Your Mercedes
1995 W124 E300D TE
The cut off date when rear seat belts are required to be fitted is for vehicles first used after 31 March 1987, so, with a 1977 car, you don't need to fit seat belts, hence, you can't be compelled to use them.

If, however, you have them retro-fitted, you should use them.
 

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