In the event of any crash both you and your child´s risk of being killed or seriously injured dramatically increases if they are not wearing a seatbelt
- By law, you and your child have to wear a seat belt if one is fitted. Children under three can only sit in the front if they are strapped in to a proper child seat.
- Even at low speeds, having your child in an incorrectly fitted seat could increase their risk of injury.
- Protect your children by using a properly fitted, purpose made child car seat which meets the current safety standards and is appropriate for your child´s weight and height. Never use a childseat in the front seat of a car fitted with airbags.
- The law states that a child from it´s 3rd birthday up to 135cm (about 4´ 5") (or 12th birthday, whichever they reach first) must use the correct child restraint where seat belts are fitted in either the front or back seat. However, we recommend that a child up to 5´ (150cm tall) should not travel without a child restraint of some sort. Untill then, the adult belt will not fit safely and they are safest using a suitable child seat or booster cushion.
- It is best for younger children to travel in the rear seats, especially if your car has front passenger air bags fitted.
- Never allow children to travel in the luggage area of an estate or hatchback - this area is designed to crumple in the event of a crash.
For information on seatbelt laws visit:
www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk
www.thinkseatbelts.com