I am aware that from the 18th (i.e. Monday) in the UK the new regulations will come into force. My question is: if the seat belt is a lap belt not a three point seat belt; are you required to use a booster seat? The child concerned only has to use a basic booster seat NOT one of the high back variety - but some of the basic ones do say that they are only for use with three point belts. I am struggling to find this information and wondering if any parents on this site have managed to find out! I have asked in halfords but their staff didn't know...
2006-09-16 03:53:57 · 5 answers · asked by M J H 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
from what i understand the law states that if it is not possiable to fit a car seat due to there being insufficent space then a booster seat is not required. Ie. if the other spaces are occupied by car seats already. If not then surley for your childs sake you would use a 3 Point Seat belt. Thought for this using a booster seat you would also need a restraint for the seatbelt to ensure it fits propley.
Mothercares advice is "The seat belt should be correctly adjusted and worn as tightly as possiable - the lap belt should go over the pevic region, Not the stomach and the shoulder belt should rest on the shoulder not the neck."
Argos sell a full size seat for 20 pound which will happly fit on a three point linkage but for better advice you would need to say why you can't use a 3 point belt.
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2006-09-16 04:17:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most cars that lack the rear 3 point belt you can actually find it in the owners manual where they suggest taking the car to a dealer and having the extra belt added so it can safely accommodate a child seat.
2006-09-16 10:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As far as I understand it is only the height of the child, types of belts do not apply!
2006-09-16 10:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hiya
yes u do even if its a lap belt try loging onto DVLC.co.uk or dvla
hope this helps John
2006-09-16 15:25:12 · answer #4 · answered by jonnycabs1861 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i hadn't even heard of this til saturday whilst listening to the radio
2006-09-18 23:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by kunt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋