2006-09-18 01:50:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
My understanding is that children under 12 who are under 4'5" must use a booster seat.
The VOSA website should carry the detailed info you need.
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/
2006-09-18 01:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by aarcue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both, it is actually quite confusing. Under 12's must have a seat UNLESS they are 4'5" or over. Therefore, if you have an exceptionally tall 9 year old who is 4'7" then they DO NOT need to use a seat. Alternatively, if you have a 12 year old who is short for their age and is only 4'3" they also do not need a seat as they are over 12 years old. Is this making sense yet? Children under 14 must wear a seat belt when on school buses/minibuses if they are provided. First, primary and middle schools must provide seats for the children to sit on in minibuses etc. If you are in a taxi, you must use a seat if provided, but if not provided no worries. If you are making an unanticipated short journey, i.e. in family emergency etc. that is OK to. Hope that is a little clearer for you.
2006-09-18 02:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by Ria K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This whole thing is rediculous. The age should be 5.
At 5 years old my kids ride a school bus without booster seats or even seat belts for crying out loud!! This is a state (tax) funded method of transportation, the same people that are telling me I have to buckle, tie, strap, my 11 year old son into a car when he is wearing a seat belt with a shoulder belt.
COME ON PEOPLE!!!
2006-09-18 02:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by sportyscott_28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Children under the age of 12 who are under 135cm have to use a booster seat in cars as from today.
All children who fall in this category and travel in a car, van or other goods vehicle must have the booster seat or face a £30 spot fine, or upto £500 if it's taken to court.
2006-09-18 02:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the state, but it goes by age or height. I have never seen cops give anyone a hard time about it though, so do what you think is safe. I mean of course your baby needs to be in a car seat, but i think it is a little out of control to have it till they are 12 or even 8 like in some states.
2006-09-18 01:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by nurseme0w 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-18 12:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on height and age.
2006-09-18 01:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by monkeyboy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a good thing that the government has done,but you cant force a child to sit in a car seat,its like forceing a horse into its box,if it dont want to go in it then dont keep on naging it (pardon the punt).
2006-09-18 02:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by david c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both, unsure of exact height but 12 th birthday / 5feet whichever happens first. before this a booster seat is required
2006-09-18 02:03:32 · answer #9 · answered by allan k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's based on height, if a child is under 4ft 5 they need a booster seat.
2006-09-18 02:04:43 · answer #10 · answered by Minnie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋