FAQ's

Yes, NSW Road Rule 266, states that it is the responsibility of the driver of a vehicle to ensure that each passenger under 16 years of age is complying with the road rules otherwise they can face penalties of a fine of up to $2200 in Court;

ALL child restraints must meet the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1754.

For more information on the testing and selection of a child restraint for your child please refer to this website: https://www.childcarseats.com.au

Short answer is no, however some hospitals in NSW require you to present the certificate to show that your child restraint was professionally fitted in your vehicle before you can leave with your newborn baby. This is not a legal requirement, and only the policy of individual hospitals.

Fines and demerit points apply if a driver fails to ensure all children are appropriately restrained in their vehicle. It is your responsibility to understand the everyday use of your restraints and what is appropriate for your children. By understanding how to use your child restraint you are providing the best protection for your children when you are on the road.

Yes, however there are important things to consider:

~ Do you know the history of the child restraint and can you ensure that it has not been involved in a motor vehicle collision?

~ How old is the child restraint? The date of manufacture is found on all restraints, either printed on a sticker, or stamped into the plastic.

~ Does the child restraint meet Australian standards AS/NZS 1754 Child Restrains for Use in Motor Vehicles? All restraints meeting this standard will have a certified sticker indicating so.

Legally you can change your child from a rearward facing child restraint into a forward-facing child restraint at 6 months of age. It is recommended that you keep your child rearward facing until the child’s size indicates they have outgrown the restraint position. This is generally when the child is older than 12 months of age.

Legally a child 7 years of age can travel in a vehicle without a child restraint or booster seat if they are large enough to be correctly restrained by a lap sash seat belt. However an adult lap sash seat belt is designed for people who are at least 145cm tall.

Please follow these five steps to decide whether your child should stop using the restraint:

1. Sit with their backs firmly against the seat back.
2. Bend their knees comfortably over the front of the seat cushion.
3. Sit with the sash belt across their mid-shoulder.
4. Sit with the lap belt across the top of their thighs.
5. Stay in this position for the whole car trip.

https://raisingchildren.net.au/preschoolers/safety/car-pedestrian-safety/child-car-seats-restraints

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