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Road Safety - Car Seats
WHY BOTHER WITH CHILD CAR SEATS?
If you allow your child to travel unrestrained, you are
breaking the law and putting the life of your child at risk.
Every year in Britain over 450 children are killed or
seriously injured whilst travelling in vehicles.
When you buy a car seat, never buy second hand and make sure
it has the British safety kie mark or the European safety
symbol.
| Who | Front Seat | Rear Seat |
| Driver | Seat belt must be worn if fitted | |
| Child under 3 years of age | Correct child restraint must be used | Correct child restraint must be used. If one is not available in a taxi, may travel unrestrained |
| Child aged 3 to 11 and under 1.35 metres (approx 4ft 5ins) in height | Correct child restraint must be used |
Correct child restraint must be used where seat belts fitted. Must use adult belt if: - in a taxi, the correct child restraint not available; - on a short and occasional trip, the correct child restraint not available; - two occupied child restraints prevent fitment of a third |
| Child 12 or 13, or over 1.35 metres (approx 4ft 5 ins) in height | Seat belt must be worn if fitted | Adult seat belt must be worn if fitted |
| Adult passenger | Seat belt must be worn if fitted | Seat belt must be worn if fitted |
TYPICAL CAR SEATS
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Further Guidance
Car Seat Do's and Dont's (1.14Mb pdf)