Blackpool Council - Child Car Seats

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Travel and Road Safety
Layton Depot
Plymouth Road
Blackpool FY3 7HW

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Tel: 01253 476107
Fax: 01253 476198

Child Car Seats

Children are particularly vulnerable when involved in road crashes. Children are not just small adults, they are proportioned differently to adults, their key organs are in different places and their tissues have different strengths and weaknesses compared to adults. This is why children need a specific child restraint system to cope with the different stages of their development. Adult seatbelts are designed for adult bodies and therefore do not protect children in the same way.

In September 2006 new legislation was introduced to further protect children from the damage caused in road crashes.

The new laws state that:

Children up to 4'5'' in height or 12 years must use the relevant child car seats or boosters in cars, vans and other goods vehicles.
All children under three years old must use the correct child seat when travelling in any car or goods vehicle.
Children aged over three years but under 12 years must use the correct child seat/booster cushion when travelling in cars or goods vehicles until they reach 4'5'' (135cms).

The frequently asked questions in this section explain more about how to buy and fit the correct child seat for your child and vehicle.

To request your FREE Parent Pack with car seat information please refer to the forms section on this page

and

To request you FREE Blackpool Road Safety booklet please email roadsafety@blackpool.gov.uk

Related Frequently Asked Questions

	Why do children need child restraints?
	How do I choose the right seat for my child?
	How do I know if my child car seat is correctly fitted?
	Where can I find information regarding seat belts for children
	Are there any exemptions to the seat belt law?

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