Buckle up for the Broncos: A look at some seatbelt rules across Canada
Coaches and some players on the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby team are making it a habit to buckle up on the bus when they travel to games this season.
Seatbelt use on buses has been in the spotlight since April 6 when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team collided with a semi-truck in rural Saskatchewan, killing 16 people and injuring 13.
Seatbelt use falls under the jurisdiction of the provincial and territorial governments. Here’s a look at the existing rules in some provinces and territories:
British Columbia — The ministry of transportation says the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations require motorists and passengers to use seatbelts in all vehicles. That means if a motor coach has a seatbelt, passengers are required by law to use them.