Interior Ministry: One-third of road traffic fatalities in Q1 were not wearing seatbelts

In Azerbaijan, 33.6% of drivers and passengers who died in road traffic accidents during the first quarter of 2026 were not wearing seatbelts, while 29.1% of those injured were also unbelted, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said, according to Report.

The Ministry reminded the public of the importance of seatbelt use.

"According to legislation, with certain exceptions, drivers and passengers must wear seatbelts while the vehicle is in motion. In addition, the driver is obliged, before starting to drive, to ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts or to issue an appropriate warning," the Ministry stated.