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What are the rules with regards to baby seats/child restraints in car?

Children up to 3 years of age

Front seat - correct child restraint MUST be worn
Rear seat - correct child restraint MUST be worn

NOTES: Children under 3 years MUST use an appropriate child restraint in ALL cars, vans and goods vehicles. The ONLY exception is in the rear of a taxi. Rear facing baby seats MUST not be used in a seat where there is a frontal air bag UNLESS it has been deactivated.

Children from 3 years of age up to 135cm (approx 4'5") OR 12th birthday

Front sear - correct child restraint MUST be worn
Rear seat - correct child restraint MUST be worn

Exceptions: An adult seat belt can be worn ONLY if:

  • in a licensed taxi/private hire vehicle
  • for an unexpected necessary journey of a short distance
  • if there are two occupied child restraints fitted which prevent the fitting of a third

NO

Other questions in this category:
Are there any exemptions to wearing a seat belt?
Do the people in the back seat have to wear seat belts?


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