The Official Highway Code

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Rules for drivers and motorcyclists

Seat belts and child restraints

100

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 RTA 1988 sects 14 & 15, MV(WSB)R, MV(WSBCFS)R & MV(WSB)(A)R

Rule 100

Make sure that a child uses a suitable restraint which is correctly adjusted

Make sure that a child uses a suitable restraint which is correctly adjusted