Child Seats

Traffic Police introduced the law for the use of all available rear seat belts on 1 Oct 92, taking into consideration the need for child safety while driving. This rule applies to cars, station wagons or vehicles with double-cabs. If a rear seat belt is available for a child below 8 years of age seated in the rear, that child must be secured in a child restraint. The child restraints are designed to offer maximum protection to your child, should an accident occur.

Traffic Police would like to remind all motorists that any child below 8 years of age and who is seated in the rear, must be secured with a child restraints. The penalty for failing to comply is a $120/- fine and 3 demerit points for the driver. Offenders may be charged in court. A first-time offender may be fined up to $1,000/- or jailed up to 3 months. Repeat offender may be fined up to $2,000/- or jailed up to 6 months.