Car Safety - The Law
Children under 135cms and under 12 years old must use the appropriate child car seat in a vehicle from 18th September 2006.
Drivers are legally responsible for ensuring children under 14 use seat belts or child restraints in cars and goods vehicles. Those 14 years and above are legally responsible for themselves.
Rear-facing baby seats must not be used in a seat protected by a frontal air-bag unless it has been deactivated. |
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Children under three must use the child restraint appropriate for their weight in all cars, van and goods vehicles.
There are three exceptions which allow children three years to 135cms to travel in the rear and use and adult belt and these are:
- in a licensed taxi or private hire vehicle if the right child restraint is not available
- for an unexpected necessity over a short distance
- where two occupied child seats in the rear prevent the fitting of a third.
The penalties for non-compliance are a £30 fixed penalty notice. If a case goes to court the maximum fine is £500.
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Seat facing |
Weight and Age |
Typical Examples |
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Baby seats |
rear-facing |
for children up to 13kgs (approx age: birth to 9-12 months) |
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Child seats |
forward facing |
for children 9kgs to 18kgs (approx age: 9 months to 4 years) |
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Booster seats |
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for children 15kgs and up (from approx 4 years) |
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Booster cushions |
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for children 15kgs and up (from approx 4 years) |
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Pregnant Women
Seatbelts must be worn, unless exempt on medical grounds.
· place shoulder strap between the breasts
· ensure the lap strap of the belt is positioned under the bump and across the thighs
· if the car has a front passenger air-bag push your seat as far back as possible
Road Safety Contact Details:
Land Services
Richmond Exchange
20 Cadogan Street
Glasgow
G2 7AD
Phone: 0141 287 9000
Fax: 0141 287 9059
E-mail: land@glasgow.gov.uk
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