
In the car – child restraintsKnow the Law!
Safety belts are designed mainly for adults and older children.
Smaller children – under 150 centimetres and less than 36 kilograms – must be restrained You must comply with the following:
Where safety belts have been fitted, they must be worn.
Children under 3 years of age must not travel in a car or goods vehicle
(other than a taxi) unless restrained in the correct child seat.
Children aged 3 years or over who are under 150cms in height and weighing
less than 36 kilograms (i.e. generally children up to 11/12 years old) must use the correct child seat or booster cushion when travelling in cars or goods vehicles. |