Not wearing a seatbelt 

A driver or passenger who is not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, will receive a 25% reduction to any entitlements they may have for the following benefits: 

• Loss of earning capacity 
• Lump sum compensation for permanent impairment

An injured driver or passenger may be entitled to reasonable medical, hospital and rehabilitation benefits.

If a driver or passenger dies as a result of the accident, there will be a reduction of 25% to any family entitlements to the following benefits:

• Lump sum death benefits
• Child dependency benefits