Under 1.35 metres, what restraint is needed?

Under 1.35 metres, what restraint is needed?

• A. A seat belt
• B. A booster seat
• C. A restraint will be needed other than a seat belt
• D. No restraint is needed

Answer: (C)

For children who are under 1.35 metres tall, a proper child restraint is required in a car. An adult seat belt on its own isn’t considered safe for them because it may not fit properly across the torso and hips, and can cause injury in a crash. The law requires a restraint that matches the child’s height and weight, such as a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat, or a booster seat to position the belt correctly. So, the correct approach is to use a restraint other than a standard seat belt. No restraint isn’t acceptable, and while a booster seat is common, the essential point is that some child-specific restraint is needed rather than using only an adult seat belt.

For children who are under 1.35 metres tall, a proper child restraint is required in a car. An adult seat belt on its own isn’t considered safe for them because it may not fit properly across the torso and hips, and can cause injury in a crash. The law requires a restraint that matches the child’s height and weight, such as a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat, or a booster seat to position the belt correctly. So, the correct approach is to use a restraint other than a standard seat belt. No restraint isn’t acceptable, and while a booster seat is common, the essential point is that some child-specific restraint is needed rather than using only an adult seat belt.