Transport Act 1981

The Transport Act 1981 (c. 56) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Amongst other items it introduced the compulsory wearing of seat belts for front seat passengers for a trial period of three years.

The major part of the act was for re-organising the British Transport Docks Board which led to its eventual privatisation.

The act received royal assent 31 July 1981.