In QLD
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
SEATING
Reasons for rejection:
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Seat cushions, backrests, head restraints and seat frames are not fitted, not secure, are
structurally damaged, have sharp or jagged edges, or protrusions.
•
A seat slide or other seat control used for adj
ustment of a seating position is not operational
and does not hold any selected position allowed for in the mechanisms design.
•
Any reduction or increase in seating capacity is not certified by an Approved Person.
(See
Note 1)
SEAT BELTS
Reasons for rejection:
•
All seat belts installed by the vehicle manufacturer as original equipment are not fitted. (Seat
belts removed or added as part of an approved modification are permitted).
(See Note 2)
•
Seat belt assemblies are not securely attached to the respective anchorage point or show
signs of distortion, cracks, fractures or
other damage likely to cause failure.
•
Seat belt webbing is not correctly and firmly secured to each end fitting or is damaged, frayed,
split, torn, altered or modified.
(See Note 3)
•
The buckle and tongue mechanisms are not operational and effective.
•
Seat belt retractors, locking mechanisms
and pre tensioners are not operational.
•
Non retractable seat belts do not have sufficient adjustment to allow effective use of the belts
and do not maintain the adjusted positions.
