The Official Highway Code

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Rules for drivers and motorcyclists

Seat belts and child restraints

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Children in cars, vans and other goods vehicles. Drivers who are carrying children in cars, vans and other goods vehicles should also ensure that

  • children should get into the vehicle through the door nearest the kerb
  • child restraints are properly fitted to manufacturer's instructions
  • children do not sit behind the rear seats in an estate car or hatchback, unless a special child seat has been fitted
  • the child safety door locks, where fitted, are used when children are in the vehicle
  • children are kept under control.