Recent research shows that, despite the introduction of ISOFIX (International Standards Organisation Fix), almost two out of three car seats are still not fitted correctly.
Child car seats and the law
Since 2006, the law states that all children must use a car seat or high-back booster until they are 135cms tall (4ft 5") or reach their 12th birthday.
Seatbelts are designed for use by adults who are 5ft and taller. Without the appropriate child car seat to redirect the belt, the seatbelt alone will sit high across a child’s tummy and cut across the neck with potentially life-changing consequences.