road safety

Please Note: From 9 November 2009, there will be changes to the child restraint legislation. Click here for further information.

Caring for a baby or young child - particularly in a vehicle - can be demanding. In this section, we have provided simple information so that you can be sure your young ones will be safe and sound when travelling.

This section covers:

• Child restraints - an easy guide
  • Choose a suitable vehicle
  • Types of restraints
  • Fit the restraint correctly
  • Use the restraint correctly

Also see:

• Child restraint evaluation program (CREP)
• Wearing seat belts while pregnant 
• The law and standards on child restraints
• Restraint hire schemes
• Child restraint FAQs
• Links on child and road safety
• Road safety for under fives (0-5yrs)
• Walking safely
• Playing safely
• Travelling safely
• Children and traffic