Child Restraints
Buying a suitable car seat is one of the most important purchases when it comes to your child/children, yet it can be one of the hardest.
Whether you are travelling long distances or just popping down to the corner store, it is important to ensure your child or the child or children you are caring for are secured in the correct child restraint for their age and size.
Statistics from the Department of Transport and Main Roads show that in the period of 2000 to 2009, 34 unrestrained children aged 0 to 16 years died in car crashes in Queensland (where restraint use is known). Eight of these children aged between 0 -4 years, nine were aged 5 - 11 years and seventeen were aged 12 - 16 years.
Ensuring that children are restrained correctly will help Queenslanders to avoid adding to these statistics.
Child restraint legislation & regulations in Queensland
On the 11th March 2010, the Queensland Government announced the introduction of new Child Restraint laws. As part of the new regulations, children up to seven years of age must be seated in a child restraint when travelling in a vehicle.
Choose the right child restraint
A large variety of child restraints are available for sale in the Australian market. For this reason, it is vital to understand the importance of having a restraint that is suited to your child's age and size.
Using a child safety harness
How to use a child safety harness, used in conjunction with a booster seat or with a normal adult seat after a child has outgrown their booster seat.
Important points to remember
Important points to remember when purchasing a child restraint and how to maintain your child restraint.
RACQ Child Restraints - Frequently Asked Questions
Responses to common questions regarding child restraints and RACQ.
RACQ Child Restraints - Contacts and Fittings
Details on how to contact RACQ for further information about child restraints, or to book an appointment to fit a child seat to your vehicle.
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