what people seem to think I am not against it but maybe the age limit of 12 might be OTT don't you think?
have a little read:
http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/law/index.htm
2006-08-07 07:36:29 · 11 answers · asked by LOL 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
OTT in the sense it might save your child from serious injury or death? No
Booster seats for older children are available from £10. How much is a childs life and health worth. The fact is seat belts are only effective if the child is a certain height. An older child only needs a booster if below this height. Most are.
At 12 I was 5ft 4, still am...lol. I haven't been 4ft 5 since aged 8.
2006-08-07 07:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by Nneave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"There are three exemptions, where a child in this category does not have to use a child restraint. In each case the child MUST use the adult belt instead. They are - 1) in a licensed taxi or licensed hire car; 2) if the child is travelling on a short distance for reason of unexpected necessity; 3) if there are two occupied child restraints in the rear which prevent the fitment of a third." It's a bit of a nuisance, by the look of it. There doesn't seem to be an exception for fat kids. I mean some kids are little barrels of joy. They might not be able to get their bums into one of those things. I suppose the idea is that car seat belts are designed to fit adult sized people and actually pose a danger to smaller children. You should be able to get away with just having two child seats for the back. That is going to be a pain. I'm glad I don't have any now.
2016-03-27 02:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know some 11-year olds who are pretty big. They should probably do it by height/weight. In the states, I believe the age is 7 (in New Jersey, anyway).
11 years old is like fifth grade. I couldn't imagine being out with my mom at age 11, and seeing some girl I like while I was strapped into a car seat...
I think a seat belt would be fine for any kids, as long as he isn't an infant or toddler. But what do I know?
Love, Jack.
2006-08-07 07:50:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats not OTT. Its nothing really, basically its saying that children under 3 must use a child restraint whatever. Everyone else just has to wear a seatbelt. Simple.
2006-08-08 00:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by Master Mevans 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! I have a 12 year old grandson who is about as big as me, and bigger than his mother! I can't imagine him having to be in a car seat! Seatbelt yes! Car seat, no!
Lawmakers all over the world have some strange ideas about protecting us from ourselves!
2006-08-07 07:43:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless their over 4"5' - most 12 year olds would probably be OK.
2006-08-07 07:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by Sean R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some 12 year olds who are already well in to puberty. I don't think this law will sit well with them. no pun intended.
2006-08-07 07:41:40 · answer #7 · answered by Martin523 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think all children should be made safe regardless of their age, its better to be safe than sorry. ONLY UP TO 1.5 M IN A SEAT BUT ALL SHOULD WEAR BELTS
2006-08-07 07:46:45 · answer #8 · answered by mammysue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it states that over 1.5M must have seat belt. Under 1.5M recommended car seat, but must have belt on.
2006-08-07 07:45:47 · answer #9 · answered by Allasse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in america we have the same law i dont think 12year olds have to be in a car seat i think its up to ten here
2006-08-07 07:42:04 · answer #10 · answered by jettalady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋