Incorrect use of seatbelts the centre of second stage of Caught In A Flash campaign released ahead of Easter

Drivers and passengers have been warned that incorrectly wearing a seatbelt under the arm can cause massive internal injuries or death if a car crashes at 60km/h. Ahead of the Easter long weekend, WA Police have revealed they will be focusing particular attention on seatbelt use — one of the fatal five with speeding, fatigue, distraction and drugs and alcohol. Crash test dummy vision released by the Cook Government on Wednesday shows the devastating impact on the body when a seatbelt is not worn correctly. Coinciding with the Easter period, it is part of the next stage of the State Government’s Caught In a Flash awareness campaign. The campaign was first released in September 2025, and focuses on the penalties associated with speeding, mobile phone use, and incorrectly or not wearing a seatbelt. “No one plans a crash — but it’s easy to overlook simple measures to keep yourself and others safe on the road,” Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby said. “Road safety should be on our minds over this busy Easter holiday period and please remember to pay attention to the little things to make every journey safe.” Double demerits are in force over Easter, from Thursday to Monday.