In car safety - child car seats
It is estimated that a shocking four out of five car seats are not fitted properly. Choosing the right seat and fitting it correctly depends on the height and weight of the child. To find out more details please visit the following websites:
Did you know?
- All children under 3 must be in a car seat
- All children over 3 must be in the correct child restraint until they are either 12 or 135cm tall
- If you fail to ensure that your children are using the correct car seat for their weight, height and age, you are putting their lives at risk
- If you don't comply with the law, you can receive a £30 fixed penalty or a fine of up to £500 if the case goes to court
Take a look at the Good Egg guide to in-car safety.
Car seat checks
Hackney Council undertakes regular car seat check (in car safety) days. A trained road safety professional will be available to check your car seat for free and to answer any concerns you may have. The check will only take a few minutes to make sure the car seat is fitted correctly. No appointments are necessary.
To find out more please tel: 020 8356 8364.
Information for retailers
A new training course to make the fitting of child car seats safer has been launched. The course, created by Child Seat Safety and accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), will assist retailers in providing the right advice to parents and parents-to-be. For more information, please visit: www.childseatsafety.co.uk/Training_Courses.html
Page updated: 19 Dec 2011
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