Who needs car seats?
From September 18
all children under 12 or shorter than 135cm (whichever is reached
first) must use either a rear, forward-facing seat
or a booster seat.
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Any exceptions?
The only exceptions will be children in the rear of taxis with no child seat and those making “unplanned journeys”; ie, emergency trips or taking an occasional lift from
a friend in cars where
no restraint is fitted.
And if parents don’t comply?
They face an on-the-spot fine of £30, or £500 if the case goes to court.