What if my child is too small or too large for
the type of restraint specified for their age?
If a child is too small for the restraint
specified for their age, they should be kept
in a previous level of restraint for as long
as necessary. If a child is too large for the
restraint specified for their age, they may
move to the next level of restraint.
Can I hire a baby capsule, child restraint or
booster seat?
Yes. Child restraints can be hired from some
maternity hospitals, councils and private
companies.
Are there any exemptions from wearing a child
restraint?
Children are exempt from wearing a child
restraint if they hold a medical certificate
signed by a medical practitioner which
certifies that the child should not, for medical
reasons, be restrained while travelling in a
motor vehicle.
Children in traffic
You can help children develop safe habits by
introducing them to traffic signs, traffic lights
and by explaining basic road rules. Most
importantly, set good examples.
Do not leave children unsupervised in traffic.
Young children have little sense of danger
and don’t understand risks or hazards.
Children in cars
Never leave children locked in cars, even
for a short period. Temperatures in a car
will increase rapidly when the engine is left
running.
Be sure to open garage doors before starting
the car. Teach children not to play with the
locks or door handles on cars and always
keep their seatbelts on. Also, when you
reverse your vehicle, remember to double-
check that the path behind you is clear.
Kids under four
generally can’t sit in the
front seat of a car.
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