Reverse with seatbelt - forward with none

[Deleted member 10911]

I have this tendency, when reversing, to not clip my seatbelt, to which my daughter quickly reminds me of the errors in my judgement. It appears my MG sees the same error in my way and will not allow me to reverse without my seatbelt clicked in.

More specifically, if attempting to reverse without a seatbelt on, it won’t disengage the park brake.

It doesn’t give the same care and attention if you’re moving forward though. Drive to your hearts content without a seatbelt on.

Am I the only one experiencing this oddity?

 

[Alb]

Not sure how Australian law compares but there is no legal requirement to wear a seatbelt whilst reversing in the UK .

 

[TheArcher]

I would say to get into the habit of putting on your seatbelt as part of your start up routine, whether going backwards or forwards. That way your daughter won't keep pestering you.

 

[Vipar]

Press start up, then buckle up by that time the car will be in the ready mode. I have developed this as a matter of routine it works for me.

 

[Gadget Geek]

Press start up, then buckle up by that time the car will be in the ready mode. I have developed this as a matter of routine it works for me.

It also gives time for Android Auto to connect.

 

[AK OK]

I have this tendency, when reversing, to not clip my seatbelt, to which my daughter quickly reminds me of the errors in my judgement. It appears my MG sees the same error in my way and will not allow me to reverse without my seatbelt clicked in.

More specifically, if attempting to reverse without a seatbelt on, it won’t disengage the park brake.

It doesn’t give the same care and attention if you’re moving forward though. Drive to your hearts content without a seatbelt on.

Am I the only one experiencing this oddity?

Not in my mk1

 

[Deleted member 10911]

I agree with all re buckling up. It’s just odd the car requires me to be buckled into reverse, however doesn’t require the same condition going forward. never experienced it on a car before, or in a car.