Car Seat Australian Regulations
New National Road Rules
New national child restraint laws came into effect in the Australian Capital Territory on 15th March 2010. The laws have a 12 month phase-in period meaning they become mandatory on 15th March 2011. The phase-in period will allow adequate time for people to purchase appropriate child restraints or booster seats.Basic Requirements
CAR RESTRAINTS- All children under the age of 7 years must be restrained in a child restraint that meets Australian Standards (check all restraints for a Standards label to make sure they comply)
- all child restraints and seatbelts in use must be properly fastened and adjusted
- If a vehicle has two or more rows of seats (i.e. the average sedan) then children under 4 years must not travel in the front seat.
- If a vehicle has two or more rows of seats, then children aged between 4 years and under 7 must not travel in the front seat unless all other seats are being used by children under 7 years of age. In this situation, a child may travel in the front seat using an approved booster seat and a properly fastened and adjusted seatbelt.
Age Appropriate Restraints
Keep in mind that seatbelts are designed for adults, not children. Children under 7 years are safest in an approved child restraint or booster seat. Children should only move to the next type of restraint when they reach the top height or weight limit for their restraint.The new rules determine the type of restraint that is suitable for use, depending on the age of the child. However, a provision is included to ensure a child is not required to use a restraint that is unsuitable for their height and weight.
If a child is too heavy (greater than 26kg) for a booster seat, the rules allow a suitable seatbelt to be used.
0-6 months: children should be in an approved, properly fastened and adjusted rear facing child restraint. Either a convertible car seat OR a baby capsule.
Capsule Rearward Facing Restraint
Between 6 months and under 4 years: Children should be in an approved, properly fastened and adjusted rearward facing OR forward facing child restraint with an in-built harness. Either a convertible car seat OR a forward facing car seat, or a convertible car seat/booster in car seat mode
Forward facing Carseat Convertible Booster seat
Between 4 years and under 7 years: Children must be in an approved, properly fastened and adjusted, forward facing child restraint with an in-built harness OR a properly positioned approved booster seat with a seatbelt that is properly fastened and adjusted. Booster seats can be aused with a lap/sash seat belt, but if there is a lap-only belt then a harness must be used.
Booster seat
Integrated booster cushions/seats are suitable for this age group as long as the child meets the minimum and maximum weight restrictions for the integrated booster seat.
Dickie seats installed in the luggage area of station wagons will be permitted for use by children aged between 4 years and under 7 years, provided that the seat is suitable for the child's height and weight and a lap/sash seatbelt or a lap-only bet with a harness is used.
Exemptions
Exemptions from the requirements are permitted only in the following situations:- The driver has a medical certificate stating that the child cannot wear a restraint/seatbelt.
- A sudden or extraordinary emergency arises
- The child is traveling in a taxi or hire car that is not equipped with a restraint (in this case, however, children may not ride in the front seat)
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Hmm..compare2 harga dengan Malaysia, macam sama jek harganya. Tapi sini boleh sewa car seat untuk 6 bulan or more and cost a lot less. So cadangnya malas nak beli coz car seat for infant after 6 months kena tukar yang lain. Lagipon susah pulak nak bawak balik Malaysia banyak2 barang. So lebih baik beli yang baru di Malaysia nanti for the second child.
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