119877 Child in Car Safety Leaflet

The Law - a useful guide to responsibility
Child car seat regulations
The regulations governing the use of child car seats came into force on 18
September 2006. There is a standard fixed penalty for not using a child restraint
and if the case goes to court the fine can be much greater.
Front seat Rear seat Who is
responsible?
Driver Seat belt MUST be
worn if available.
Driver
Child up to 3 years* Correct child Correct child restraint Driver
restraint MUST be MUST be used*. If one is
used*. not available in a taxi,
may travel unrestrained.
Child from 3rd Correct child Correct child restraint Driver
birthday up to restraint MUST be MUST be used where seat
135cms in height used***. belts fitted.
(approx 4’5”) or 12th MUST use adult belt if the
birthday whichever correct child restraint is
they reach first** not available:
in a licensed taxi/private
hire vehicle;
for a short distance for
reason of unexpected
necessity;
two occupied child
restraints prevent fitment
of a third.
A child 3 and over may
travel unrestrained in the
rear seat of a vehicle if
seat belts are not
available.
Child over 135cms Seat belt MUST be Seat belt MUST be worn Driver
(approx 4ft 5ins) in
height or 12 or 13
years
worn if available. if available.
Adult passengers Seat belt MUST be Seat belt MUST be worn Passenger
(ie 14 years and over) worn if available. if available.
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