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Child Restraints
Regulations governing the use of child car seats came into force in September 2006.
Why did the rules change
The changes update regulations dating from 1993 when many more cars on the road than now did not have rear seat belts. The old rules are generally to use child seats and boosters 'if they are available'. The vast majority of cars now have rear seat belts. Therefore parents can now benefit by always using child seats and boosters.
How can I find out about the new rules?
- You can download a 12 page leaflet explaining the new rules, click on this link: LAW (500kb).
- Seek advice by email. or by telephoning 0845 606 6067.
Links
MANUFACTURER WEBSITES
www.alivestudios.co.uk
www.britax.co.uk
www.elitecarseats.com
www.graco.co.uk
www.mamasandpapas.co.uk
www.mothercare.com
www.twoleftfeet.co.uk
ADVISORY WEB SITES
RoSPA advice - www.childcarseats.org.uk
DfT - www.thinkroadsafety .gov.uk
Johnson's child seat advice - www.babycentre.co.uk
Seat manufacturers listing - www.babycentre.co.uk
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