The driver MUST ensure that all children under 14 years of age in cars, vans and other goods vehicles wear seat belts or sit in an approved child restraint where required (see table above). If a child is under 1.35 metres (approx 4 feet 5 inches) tall, a baby seat, child seat, booster seat or booster cushion MUST be used suitable for the child’s weight and fitted to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Laws
- Road Traffic Act 1988: Sections 14 & 15
- The Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) Regulations 1993
- The Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts by Children in Front Seats) Regulations 1993
- The Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) (Amendment) Regulations 2006
Rule 100: Make sure that a child uses a suitable restraint which is correctly adjusted