Childen in cars

[Liam]

From Monday 18th September all drivers will be required to ensure that children under 135cms (approximately 4' 5") or age 12, whichever they reach first, use an appropriate child restraint when travelling in their vehicle (A child restraint is a collective term for car seats, high backed booster seats and booster cushions).

Penalties for offenders remain at a £30.00 fixed penalty notice or a maximum fine of £500.00 if a case goes to court.

Before transporting a child in a vehicle drivers’ must consider the following:

·        Check the height of the child. Children up to 135cm in height (and under 12 years old), need to use a child seat, booster seat or booster cushion suitable for their weight.

·        Ensure that any restraint is securely fitted.

If in any doubt, drivers’ should get expert advice. Many retailers have trained in-store experts who can advise on the best kind of restraint for a child and can demonstrate how to fit it.

For more information, http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk  or call 0800 327252 for a leaflet.

 

For more information on the change in child restraint legislation, visit http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaig....ats.htm

[Pembroke Pat]

so how do you get a booster seat into westfield?

[Guest]

In the space where the boot box would be!!

On the other hand it is worth noting that an unrestrained passenger in a Westy would probably end up forced into the footwell, wich is rather small!

[lespaul]

Hmmm, my son is quite well wedged in the seat and secured by a 4 point harness (he's seven) which I would have considerd an appropriate child restraint  

Darren

[a4gom]

I'm all for safety but yet again they have brought out a law which is b*llocks

135cm or age 12,

the text in the booklet says this law has been brought in to ensure the lap belt fits in the correct place , lifting the child using a booster to do so.

So why not just 135cm? is it ok for the lap belt not to be in the right place if they are over 12?

 

And no rule to cover anyone between 13 and adult if you are under 135cm

My son stopped using his booster last year, he's well built and found it quite uncomfortable fitting his ar$e into the seat also due to his weight he was unstable sat on top of it. He's still 1" and 4 years short of the new rules and the lap belt fits in exactly the same position on him as it does on me.

 

[adhawkins]

He's still 1" and 4 years short of the new rules and the lap belt fits in exactly the same position on him as it does on me.

 

Maybe you need a booster then?

Andy