It is permitted not to wear a seat belt in certain diseases

In Uzbekistan, drivers suffering from certain illnesses may be allowed not to wear a seatbelt. The Ministry of Health has announced a draft list of diseases that allow for exemption from using a seatbelt.

The document has been put up for public discussion. The list consists of 17 illnesses, including fractures of the chest, ribs, and spine, severe forms of asthma and chronic lung diseases, serious heart conditions, third-degree obesity, individuals with very short stature, as well as neurological and skin diseases.

Additionally, pregnant women may also be allowed not to wear a seatbelt. Citizens suffering from these illnesses will be issued an electronic medical certificate with a QR code through the “Electronic Health” system.

Such a certificate can be obtained by the citizen from their assigned clinic. Read “Zamin” on Telegram!