Mandatory Use of Child Restraint Systems

Every year, many children are injured and killed in vehicle accidents solely due to failure to use or improper use of appropriate restraint systems. Remember that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among children up to and including 12 years of age.

To reduce the risk of death or injury to infants and children, always use appropriate restraint systems on every trip in the vehicle with children.

Infants and small children must be secured in appropriate child restraint systems properly installed in the vehicle.

In the event of a traffic accident, children may suffer serious injury or death if they are not properly secured using appropriate restraint systems.

Booster seats may be installed on the seats for older children so that they can fasten the vehicle seat belts.

Older children must always use booster cushions on the seat and fasten the diagonal lap-shoulder seat belts.

In most European countries, child restraint systems must meet the requirements of UN ECE Regulation No. 44.

In many countries, the use of certified child restraint systems is required by law when transporting children under 12 years of age or under 150 cm tall. Regardless of which seat children are transported in, the laws of these countries require the use of officially approved child restraint systems. Familiarize yourself with local legal requirements for child safety when transporting children in a vehicle.