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From September 18th 2006, legislation will be
introduced that will require that every child
must travel in the appropriate child restraint
until that child reaches either 135cm in height
or 12 years old. The Department for
Transport estimate that these changes could
prevent over 2000 child deaths or serious
injuries every year.
All parents, carers and guardians must therefore
ensure that they have the correct car seat for
their children before the new law comes into
force or risk a fine of up to £500.
The new law at a glance:
Children under 12
years and up to 135cm in height must use an
appropriate car seat or booster in any vehicle
Rear-facing car
seats must not be used in the front seat which
has an airbag unless the airbag has been
deactivated
If you are unsure how
tall your child is, you can measure them in any Mothercare store -
click here to find your
nearest store.
See Mothercare's advice on
car seats and the new legislation.
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