Child car seats: the law

Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first.

Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt.

You can choose a child car seat based on your child’s height or weight.

For full information including:

• Fitting a child car seat
• Children with disabilities or medical conditions
• When a child can travel without a car seat

please visit Child car seats: the law