Legal issue harnesses

[Capri18]

Hi all, I just fitted a set of harnesses to my Capri and old pops reckons it will mean I'll get pulled over by the police more often since it might look like I'm not wearing my seatbelt. Does anyone know the requirements for having harnesses? For instance do I need to still have the standard seatbelt in place and make up some separate mounting points? Just want to make sure everything is legal in case i do get pulled.

 

Thanks

[ratman]

I had harness in my Tina for 2 years passed two MOTs and never got pulled

[SmokeEm]

As long as they are fitted safely, there are no legal issues.

 

I have seen some horror fitments over the years though - 3 point harnesses with the main strap bolted through 0.5mm parcel shelf with no washers etc

[Tom]

I had harness in my Tina for 2 years passed two MOTs and never got pulled

 

Yeah but your MOT tester is a tool

[banarama]

they are safer than seatbelts especially where your shoulders are concerned . no problems.

[ratman]

I had harness in my Tina for 2 years passed two MOTs and never got pulled

 

Yeah but your MOT tester is a tool

 

[squadge78]

both my cars have harnesses,the capri has standard ones fitted as well,the fiesta just has harnesses.u will have no problems as long as they are in good condition and are fitted correctly.

[Guest cortinamad-gonetoo]

just make sure they are mounted correctly the correct angle behind you

[Durham Fiesta]

harnesses can do more damage in an accident than the standard seatbelts if they're not fitted correctly .

[over_head_cam]

As has been said. PROPERLY fitted harnesses are fine. Piss poor installations are not only gay, but are also more likely to kill you than save you