Let this day be remembered as the day [Squid] actually said something sensible.
"New laws came into effect on 1 October 2010, that has introduced new rules for the restraint of children and adults. These amendments follow those made at the national level under Australian Road Rules.
While there have been rules prohibiting the carriage of unrestrained passengers in the backs of utes, trucks and panel vans since 2006, there have been no restrictions in the case of more passengers in the main body of the vehicle than available seat belted positions.
This situation was of grave concern, given the importance of restraints in protecting occupants from injury in the event of a collision.
From 1 October 2010, only passengers that are sitting in a seat that is fitted with a seat belt or child restraint fastened properly can be carried in the vehicle. No additional unrestrained passengers are permitted and passengers can not share the same seat."
For more information, see the document below.
http://www.ors.wa.gov.au/_layouts/ge...RCN=D10#224179
New child restraint laws came in on the same day.