Police share wild seatbelt pic after fining driver for bizarre DIY fix
A driver has copped a $387 fine over their bizarre seatbelt fix during a random stationary test at Richmond in Sydney's northwest.
A photo shared by NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol showed the shocking state of the driver's seatbelt, which was tattered and held together by duct tape.
The police department have warned other drivers to make sure their seatbelts are in good condition, otherwise they too might cop a fine and demerit points.
"Seatbelts help to save lives, except for this one...." they wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
"Hawkesbury Highway Patrol were recently conducting random stationary testing on Londonderry Road at Richmond when they spoke with a driver about his seatbelt.
"Not only was the seatbelt not being worn, an inspection of the seatbelt found it to be dangerously defective," they added.
"He was issued a defect notice and infringement in the amount of $387 and three demerit points. Please ensure your seatbelts don't look like this."
Many commenters were baffled as to how the vehicle passed the eSafety check, also known as a pink slip inspection, which is required for vehicles over five years old in NSW to be deemed roadworthy.
"And who passed the Pink Slip? That’s where I’d be heading," one wrote.
"I wonder who did the rego check on this vehicle," another added.
"How does it even get to that stage," a third questioned, while others agreed that the seatbelt was no longer safe.
Images: Getty / Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, NSW Police Force