Are there car seat laws in London?

Question

We are travelling to London with a 2-year-old and are wondering if we will need his car seat. The airline provides a special seat for him and we won't be renting a car. I think we'll mostly be travelling by The Tube but we might need to take a taxi or a shuttle now and then. Has anyone else travelled with a toddler to London? Did you take your car seat? Do have any other advice about travelling with a toddler? Thanks.

To SergeantShears: http://map.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/pdfdocs/colourmap.pdf
BTW "chunnel" is a word that Londoners cringe at.

Answer 1

This site will give you all the official laws and regulations for children and safety seat requirements in the UK:

http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/law/index.htm

Answer 2

Yes there are laws about car seats and booster seats in the UK, they primarly apply to private cars however journeys on any form of public transport is another thing.

If you are taking a black cab (the really expensive one) the whole buggy can fit in without having to fold it up..I know I have done this..this is OK. and if you are on a bus more often than not, you can wheel it on in the same way again this is OK... however with reg car cabs however it is your choice I have gone in a cab with my 4 and 2 year old and used the adult seat belt with no booster for the older one and held the baby. it is up to you and depends on the journey time etc if you feel really uncomfortable doing this you can purchase car seats and the like in most big stores I would go ARGOS if I were you, as these can be more reasonablely priced I hope that this helps. Also bring as much pampers/formula as you can carry. Things in other countries never quite work as they do from home!!!

Answer 3

Its not law to use a child seat on public transport but in a private car it is. You can hire the seats but it is just as easy and cheap to buy one. you can pick one up for under £30

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I thought the tube was a television. You're traveling by television? Maybe you mean the subway, or Chunnel.........

Answer 6

i would hope you care enough for your child to buckle him up in car, with a child seat. As for adults, its none of government's business whether a grown person buckles up or not. When your child grows up and can make decisions for him/herself, then buckling should be an option, until then, no, it should be mandatory.

Answer 7

No. It's not expected in a taxi or on the tube

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

most likely