A third of UK's parents had fitted their children's car seats erroneously according to data by Insurer Sheila's Wheels. Data suggests that one out of 10 of these instalments may be dangerous as they can unhinge and injure children.
UK and EU law states only EU-approved seats used in the United Kingdom. If the parents could not follow proper seating instalment and placement for children their insurer may render them ineligible to claim for insurance. Of course, the primary concern is the safety of children.
Here are a few pointers to make sure you comply with 2016's new car seat laws for children.
• Kids under 12 years old must use car seats.
• Children under 135cm tall must use car seats.
• Kids under 150cm still recommended under laws in Ireland, Germany and France.
Children are to travel in rear-facing seats designed for toddlers and infants until they are at least 15 months old. Parents may need a larger rear-facing seat when the baby outgrows their rear-facing seat.
To fit the seat correctly, the Scottish Sun has a few steps to help you.
Children can only travel legally without a car seat if they're travelling in a public vehicle such as a taxi, cab or minivan. But they could only sit at the back of the car. In a minibus or coach, young kids are to sit in the back. Parents with more than three children are also legally entitled to seat their children where they can most fit.
