The **seat belt** is a crucial element for **passive safety** in vehicles. Its main function is to protect occupants in the event of an accident, preventing them from being thrown forward or ejected from the vehicle. Wearing it properly fastened **doubles the chances of surviving** an accident.

It is **mandatory** for all people in a vehicle with installed seat belts to use them, both on **highways** and **urban streets**. The exceptions to this rule are very specific and do not include pregnant women. Therefore, a pregnant woman must wear the seat belt at all times.

For the seat belt to be effective, it must be properly adjusted: the **shoulder strap** should pass between the shoulder and the neck, and the **lap belt** should be placed over the hip bones, never over the stomach, to avoid internal injuries in case of an accident.


In summary, the use of the seat belt is mandatory for everyone, including pregnant women, and is essential to ensure safety in the vehicle.