Road safety

child restraint FAQs

Quick answers to your questions on child restraints - from anchor points to travelling in taxis.

• are second-hand restraints safe to use?
  
• can I hold a child safely on my knee?
  
• how do I know if the child restraint is correctly fitted?
  
• how do I transport my child safely in a taxi?
  
• how do I use each type of restraint safely?
  
• is it legal for a child to sit in the front seat of a car?
  
• is it safe to share a seat belt?
  
• what is an anchor point and where is it located in my vehicle?
  
• when can my child start using an adult seat belt?
  
• which is the best restraint to buy for my child?