Children can be transported both in the front and in the back of the car. This makes little difference to safety. However, it is safer to transport babies against the direction of travel for as long as possible. Children up to 1,35 meters must be transported in an approved child car seat. Both in the front and in the back of the car. This must always be done whether your child is in your own car or with someone else in the car. Only place a baby in a car seat in the front seat if the airbag is turned off.

approved car seats

A child car seat is a baby car seat, a child car seat or a booster seat. You are required to use a child seat that meets European safety requirements. When purchasing a car seat, make sure it is an approved model. The orange label of the seat will then read ECE 44/03 or 44/04. I-Size car seats are also approved.

Do not use a belt extender with a child car seat. There is no insight into the quality of this. Is the belt too short? Then have another approved seat belt fitted. You must use seat belts and child car seats in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer. They have also been tested in this way. You can read on the SafetyNL website which car seat suits your child. You can also there watch instructional films about safe transport of your child in the car.

exceptions rules for transporting children

There are exceptions to the rules for the transport of children in a car. For example, children under the age of 3 in a taxi or bus do not need a car seat. You can also get an exemption if your child is unable to use a car seat for medical reasons.

The regulations for the transport of children in the car apply in all countries of the European Union (EU). There may be differences. In some countries, children up to 1,50 meters must use a child car seat. Also, not all exceptions apply everywhere. Find out at your travel agency or at a local travel agency what the rules are in the country you are traveling to.

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