My son is 12 yrs old but borderline on height of 135cms. Can he wear an adult seatbelt or does he need a booster seat? Confused?
2006-09-16 12:38:46 · 11 answers · asked by Him-indoors 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I appreciate all the answers so far, but the information to me is at least ambiguous in that it is not specific enough regarding the height and age. I have read numerous information leaflets which are contradictionary.......... Hence this question!
2006-09-16 13:10:37 · update #1
A 7 year old who is 140 cms tall is over the height for a child restraint and may use an adult seat belt. A 12 year old who is 130 cms tall is over the age threshold and therefore may use an adult belt.
I hope this helps. You can find further information, with full details of the exemptions, if you go to page http://thetravelpage.co.uk/accessories/booster_seats/booster_seats.html
2006-09-18 20:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by TheTravelPage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child Restraints - New Law
New regulations governing the use of child car seats will come into force on 18 September 2006.
We will be running advertising from July to September in press, radio and online to advise parent and carers about the new regulations governing the use of child car seats.
Stephen Ladyman, Road Safety Minister said:
"Most people make sure that children use some kind of restraint when travelling on the road, but it is vitally important to use the right one; and not to use an adult belt before the child is big enough.
"Small children need the protection that baby seats and child seats are designed to provide. Seat belts are designed for adults. Children who have grown out of child seats still need to use booster seats and booster cushions.
"We estimate that these changes could prevent over 2000 child deaths or injuries each year."
2006-09-16 12:41:50 · answer #2 · answered by footynutguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is 135cm or under and 12 or under he will have to use a booster seat until he either A) hits 13 or B) grows a cm. It's for your childs safety!
2006-09-17 00:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is 12 he will be ok without one as the law states it is for persons under 135cms and under 12 years old,, otherwise it would be illegal for a 35 year old of restricted growth to travel in a car without a booster. As a cab driver i had to go through these laws but found out my passengers are exempt.
2006-09-16 12:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by banditblue1200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him wear a normal seat belt. The stick He'll get from his pals who say they haven't had to for years and so. Under no circumstances put a 12 year old in a booster seat. the effects could last for ever.
2006-09-16 12:46:35 · answer #5 · answered by tkalnins2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common sense should prevail here. If he can wear an adult seat belt comfortably and you believe it affords him the same safety as the booster cushion, then go with your instinct.
2006-09-16 13:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by Never say Never 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 09:38:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
upto the height of 4'5'' they have to have a buster seat from age of 4 unless the belt cuts across the neck they go in child seat pretty simple really well after you get your head round it.
2006-09-19 07:49:02 · answer #8 · answered by mum in training 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what we did with my neice is went into the local police station and said we dont wabnt to get fined what do you suggest they said that she would be fine in a seatbelt as they grow so quickly but we got their name and number just iun case they were really helpfull so try that
2006-09-18 10:17:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is of age and is just touching the hight then i would go without
2006-09-16 12:46:20 · answer #10 · answered by NetNet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋