united-kingdom driving speeding
What are the fines / penalties for having two people in the front passenger seat?
<p>There were two people in the front passenger seat of the car.<br />
To clarify, there were two (<strong><em>"adult"</em></strong>) individuals in the <strong>same seat</strong> wearing the same <strong>seat-belt</strong> and both were U.K. citizens and I am also an <strong><em>"adult"</em></strong> who is a U.K. citizen.</p>

<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> Yes, I did go 5-15 MPH over the limit at one point or another.</p>

<p>I know this is reckless behaviour and that I shouldn't be doing such stupid things... So please don't lecture me over this.</p>

<p>I have a few questions on the matter:</p>

<ul>
<li>How <em>illegal</em> is this? (I.E: is it as bad as a severe offence or a minor mis-demeanour)</li>
<li>What is the possibility of me getting caught?</li>
<li>If I'm caught what fines and / or penalties can I expect?</li>
<li>What's the <em>absolute worst</em> that could happen as a consequence of my actions?</li>
<li>Could it be possible for me to get away with a warning?</li>
<li>Could I get my licence revoked? (:/)</li>
</ul>

<p>Thanks for the help.</p>

<p>UK seat belt law is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/seat-belts-law/overview" rel="noreferrer">here</a>.</p>

<p>What you were doing is illegal and carries a fine of £500.</p>

<p>As to your specific questions:</p>

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  <p>How illegal is this? </p>
</blockquote>

<p>It is not a criminal offence in any way.</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>What is the possibility of me getting caught?</p>
</blockquote>

<p>If a police officer notices you will almost certainly be booked. What is the possibility of being noticed? Depends where you are.</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>If I'm caught what fines and / or penalties can I expect?</p>
</blockquote>

<p>£500</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>What's the absolute worst that could happen as a consequence of my actions?</p>
</blockquote>

<p>You could crash and your passengers could die, you would then go to jail for dangerous driving occasioning death. Having 2 people in a seat belt is <em>extremely</em> hazardous - it would be far safer (but still illegal) to have one person in the seat belt and the other one unrestrained.</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Could it be possible for me to get away with a warning?</p>
</blockquote>

<p>No</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Could I get my licence revoked? (:/)</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Seat belts offences do not carry a points penalty so, of itself, it would not lead to loss of your licence.</p>
