Fathead

Does anyone know the law regarding kids seats in WA?? Weve a 6 year old and a 4 year old, what do they require as i think its differnet from the uk (obviously! lol).

Thanks

Jon

Japonica

Kidsafe site:

http://www.kidsafewa.com.au/childcarrestraints.html

One thing to keep in mind is that WA child restraint laws look lax compared to elsewhere. Forward facing babies at 6 months old? Allowing four year-olds in the front passenger seat? Yikes.

http://ors.wa.gov.au/law-changes/chi...raints-changes

Fathead

Thanks ill have a look, your quickly becoming my font of all knowledge!! Lol

h2oskineil

Ditto
New child restraint regulations have been implemented

As of 1 October 2010, strict new regulations governing the use of child car restraints came into effect.

The regulations specify the type of restraint to be used according to the child’s age.

These changes are in line with national legislation.

Children up to six months old:

Must be in a rearward-facing restraint with built-in five-point safety harness.
Are not permitted in the front seat of vehicles with two or more rows of seats.
Children from six months to four years old:

Must be in a rear or forward-facing restraint with a built-in five-point harness.
Are not permitted in the front seat of vehicles with two or more rows of seats.
Children from four to seven years old:

Must be in a forward-facing restraint with a built-in safety harness or a booster seat with a lap sash seatbelt (this means a standard fitted seatbelt, not a lap-only belt) or a child safety harness.
If sitting in the front seat must be placed in an approved child restraint or booster seat.
Are not permitted in the front seat unless all rear seats are occupied by children less than seven years old.
Children who exceed weight / size guidelines for existing restraints will be able to use restraints suitable for the next age group.

The new laws will reduce the risk of injury caused by the use of restraints which are unsuitable for a child’s size, by specifying the type of restraint to be used at different ages and where children must be seated in a vehicle.

For more information about the new child restraint regulations, visit www.childcarrestraints.com.au.

For more information about the most appropriate child restraint for your child and vehicle, contact the Child Car Restraint Information Line on 1300 780 713.

Further information can also be sourced from Kidsafe WA on 9340 8509 or 1800 802 244 or by visiting www.kidsafewa.com.au.