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What is No Seatbelt?
No Seatbelt is a safety event generated when Samsara AI detects that a driver is not wearing their seatbelt correctly whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Seatbelts are one of the most effective safety features in any vehicle. Wearing your seatbelt correctly significantly reduces the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Drivers are legally required to wear a seatbelt whenever one is fitted, unless a specific legal exemption applies.
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How is it Measured?
Samsara AI continuously analyses the driver-facing camera throughout your journey.
A No Seatbelt event may be generated if the AI detects that your seatbelt is not fastened correctly whilst the vehicle is moving.
To avoid No Seatbelt events, you should:
Fasten your seatbelt before moving the vehicle.
Ensure the seatbelt is worn correctly across your shoulder and chest.
Check that the belt is not twisted or positioned behind your back.
Keep your seatbelt fastened until the vehicle has come to a complete stop and is safely parked.
Refasten your seatbelt immediately after every delivery stop before moving off.
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Target
To achieve Fantastic performance, you should aim for:
0 No Seatbelt Events
Every journey should be completed with your seatbelt worn correctly whenever the vehicle is moving.
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How the AI Detects It
Samsara AI analyses footage from the driver-facing camera using artificial intelligence.
The system may identify:
Whether your seatbelt is fastened.
Whether the shoulder strap is positioned correctly.
If the seatbelt has been removed whilst the vehicle is moving.
If the seatbelt is being worn incorrectly.
The AI continuously monitors seatbelt use and automatically records qualifying safety events.
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What Causes It?
No Seatbelt events are commonly caused by:
Driving without fastening your seatbelt.
Removing your seatbelt before the vehicle has stopped.
Wearing the seatbelt behind your back or under your arm.
Forgetting to refasten your seatbelt after making a delivery.
Adjusting your seatbelt whilst the vehicle is moving.
Even travelling a short distance without a seatbelt can result in a safety event and significantly increase the risk of serious injury.
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Best Practice
To consistently avoid No Seatbelt events:
Make fastening your seatbelt part of your routine before moving off.
Double-check your seatbelt after every delivery stop.
Keep your seatbelt fastened until you are safely parked.
Wear the seatbelt correctly across your shoulder and chest at all times.
Never defeat or bypass the seatbelt system.
Encourage safe seatbelt habits whenever carrying passengers.
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Real-World Examples
Examples of No Seatbelt events include:
Driving away after a delivery without refastening your seatbelt.
Removing your seatbelt whilst approaching a customer’s address.
Wearing the shoulder strap behind your back.
Driving between nearby stops without wearing your seatbelt.
Pulling away before fastening the belt correctly.
These behaviours greatly increase the risk of injury, even at low speeds.
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Can This Be Challenged?
Some safety events may be reviewed if they have been recorded incorrectly.
Examples may include:
The AI is unable to clearly identify the seatbelt due to lighting or clothing.
Camera visibility is temporarily affected.
The recorded footage does not accurately reflect the event.
If you believe a No Seatbelt event has been recorded incorrectly, report it to your manager as soon as possible.
Not every event can be overturned, but genuine false positives may be investigated.
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Why It Matters
Wearing your seatbelt correctly is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself.
Following safe driving standards helps:
Protect you and your passengers.
Reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision.
Comply with UK road traffic law.
Protect your Safety Score.
Demonstrate professional driving behaviour.
Create a safer working environment for everyone.
Every journey should begin and end with your seatbelt fastened correctly. It takes only a second to put on, but it could save your life.
