Child car seat laws
The law requires all children aged from 3 years and up to 135cm (approx 4’ 5”) in height, to use a booster seat and cushion when travelling in cars, vans and other goods vehicles.
It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that children under 14 use the correct seats while travelling.
If you don't correctly restrain a child you could be fined £30 or £500 if it goes to court.
For a free child height chart please call the Road Safety Officer on 01992 556814 or email.
Visit www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk for more information.
Further information on road safety
Hertfordshire Constabulary, together with other agencies,
local and national, is working hard to achieve the following
Government targets by 2010:
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40%
reduction in the number of people killed or seriously
injured in road accidents
-
50%
reduction in the number of children killed or seriously
injured
-
10%
reduction in the slight casualty rate
During
the year April 2001 to March 2002 46 people died
in road crashes in Herts. 840 were seriously injured.
Think!' is the branding behind the 10-year national
road safety campaign which hopes to unite agencies'
efforts under one easily identifiable banner.
Top Ten Road Safety Tips
1.
Don't use your mobile phone whilst driving
Making or receiving a call, even using a hands-free
phone, can distract your attention from driving and
could lead to an accident.
2.
Belt up in the back
In a collision, an unbelted rear seat passenger can
kill or seriously injure the driver or a front seat
passenger.
3.
Don't drink and drive
Any alcohol, even a small amount, can impair your driving
so be a safe driver don't drink and drive.
4.
Slow down
At 35mph you are twice as likely to kill someone you
hit as at 30mph.
5.
Children
Children often act impulsively, take extra care outside
schools, near buses and ice cream vans when they might
be around.
6.
Take a break
Tiredness is thought to be a major factor in more than
10% of road accidents. Plan to stop for at least a 15
minute break every 2 hours on a long journey.
7.
Walk safely
When crossing a road always use a pedestrian crossing
if there is one nearby. Help others to see you by wearing
fluorescent or reflectice clothing in poor light conditions.
8.
Anticipate
Observe and anticipate other road users, use your mirrors
reguarly and don't forget to glance into your blind
area before altering your course.
9.
Use child seats
Child and baby seats should be fitted properly and checked
every trip.
10.
Keep your distance
Always keep a two second gap between you and the car
in front.
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