Must the passengers in the front seats of a truck with a gross vehicle weight of more than 3500 kg wear a seat belt?
Traffic safety: Transported persons and cargo
Explanation
Front seat passengers in a truck over 3500 kg of MMA must wear a **seat belt** if they are **transporting goods**. This is because:
- **All occupants of a vehicle** that has seat belts installed must use them, both on highways and streets. This includes passengers in trucks transporting goods.
- Although there are some exceptions for not using the seat belt, these do not apply to passengers in trucks transporting goods. The exceptions are specific to situations such as taxi drivers on duty or delivery drivers who must continuously get out of the vehicle, but not for truck passengers.
- Safety is a priority, and the use of the seat belt is an essential measure to protect passengers in case of an accident, especially in large vehicles like trucks transporting loads.
Therefore, it is mandatory for front seat passengers in a truck transporting goods to wear the seat belt.
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