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  • 20:25 24 Nov 2009
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  • 15:25 24 Nov 2009

Cars and driving

What are the laws regarding the use of car seats for children?

The law requires children traveling in cars to use an appropriate child restraint or adult seat belt, if they are available. Children cannot be carried in the front seat unless they are either in a child restraint or are using the seat belt. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that children under the age of 14 years are either using an appropriate child restraint or an adult seat belt if available.

Further information is available at www.childcarseats.org.uk/law/index.htm.

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