Short Seat Belts!

Tanni · 05-10-10, 08:29 PM

As most of you will know I've got an AUDI80 TDI Estate B4-series.

As part of my new job I will now frequently have to bring Service Users (The politically correct word for patients at the moment!) with me.

Today I had a Service User who was to big to fit the seat belt! And I REALLY tried! But there was still about 10 inches too little of the seat belt!

Are they then exempt?
Do seat belt extensions exist? Not too sure the NHS would pay anyways.

Coxy · 05-10-10, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanni

As most of you will know I've got an AUDI80 TDI Estate B4-series.

As part of my new job I will now frequently have to bring Service Users (The politically correct word for patients at the moment!) with me.

Today I had a Service User who was to big to fit the seat belt! And I REALLY tried! But there was still about 10 inches too little of the seat belt!

Are they then exempt?
Do seat belt extensions exist? Not too sure the NHS would pay anyways.

if they can't fit within yer seat belt, I'd be looking at uprating the suspension before letting them get in the car!

Audi Derek · 05-10-10, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanni

Do seat belt extensions exist? Not too sure the NHS would pay anyways.

Yes they do try Quick fit. There about 10" long and you just push it in to your own seatbelt clip and then your belt into it.

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rich.r · 05-10-10, 08:38 PM

make the feckers walk behind you to loose some weight

Blackrat · 05-10-10, 08:45 PM

On a serious note which is what you are asking.....There is no exemption for being too big.
However, if that is the case get their GP or medical professional to issue a seat belt medical exemption certificate to be on the safe side.

The onus is on the passenger, so long as they are an adult, to wear a belt, if they dont then they commit the offence not you, however, if they are under your control and care then you could commit the offence of carrying a passenger in a manner likely to cause injury.

I think the easiest solution would be to either to say no for safety reasons or get the medical certificate issued.

By the way, make sure your insurance is aware that you are using your vehicle for this purpose as that is not SDP......Just in case something goes wrong (hopefully not)

Cheap way of lowering your car

Isimmo · 05-10-10, 08:57 PM

Do motor manufacturers build cars to handle crash tests beyond accepted belt size, that's the question....

That belt length I suspect is also the limit to the manufacturers liabilities within crash worthiness...

A Shire Horse strapped into the passenger side front seat is unlikely to merit substantial compensation claims.

BIGGYIN · 05-10-10, 08:57 PM

(The thing is)If you extend the belt,in a crash would it hold the persons weight?

B2AUDI80 · 05-10-10, 09:01 PM

may i suggest this

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Coxy · 05-10-10, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo

Do motor manufacturers build cars to handle crash tests beyond accepted belt size, that's the question....

That belt length I suspect is also the limit to the manufacturers liabilities within crash worthiness...

A Shire Horse strapped into the passenger side front seat is unlikely to merit substantial compensation claims.

get a Lada!

Isimmo · 05-10-10, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Coxy

get a Lada!

aahhh, that's just awesome....

05-10-10, 08:45 PM	#5
Blackrat Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tavistock/ Devon Posts: 348	On a serious note which is what you are asking.....There is no exemption for being too big. However, if that is the case get their GP or medical professional to issue a seat belt medical exemption certificate to be on the safe side. The onus is on the passenger, so long as they are an adult, to wear a belt, if they dont then they commit the offence not you, however, if they are under your control and care then you could commit the offence of carrying a passenger in a manner likely to cause injury. I think the easiest solution would be to either to say no for safety reasons or get the medical certificate issued. By the way, make sure your insurance is aware that you are using your vehicle for this purpose as that is not SDP......Just in case something goes wrong (hopefully not) Cheap way of lowering your car __________________ 1982 quad light GT5 S .......92,000.. 1976 wife... mileage unknown.. in daily use

05-10-10, 08:57 PM	#6
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	Do motor manufacturers build cars to handle crash tests beyond accepted belt size, that's the question.... That belt length I suspect is also the limit to the manufacturers liabilities within crash worthiness... A Shire Horse strapped into the passenger side front seat is unlikely to merit substantial compensation claims. __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

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BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	(The thing is)If you extend the belt,in a crash would it hold the persons weight? __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

05-10-10, 08:38 PM	#4
rich.r Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,832	make the feckers walk behind you to loose some weight

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B2AUDI80 B2 Brigade Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: here and there Posts: 2,778	may i suggest this dscf4837_lg.jpg