2

For the purposes of paragraph (1)—

a

a child under 5 years of age who is not occupying a seat does not count as a passenger; and

b

subject to sub-paragraph (a) above, three seated children each of whom is under 14 years of age and none of whom are occupying a seat provided with a seat belt shall count as two passengers.

3

In this Regulation “seat belt” has the meaning given in regulation 47 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 19863

4

For the purposes of this Regulation, in relation to a continuous seat which is designed for the accommodation of more than one adult, each part of the seat which is designed to accommodate one adult shall be regarded as a separate seat.

5

For the purposes of this Regulation, a child shall be deemed to be under 14 years of age until the last day of August following his fourteenth birthday.