Resources

This information is no longer available in factsheet format. Instead, you can read this information in our safety for children section.

This factsheet explains why safety belts matter, responsibilities, fines, choosing a safety belt and maintenance.

This factsheet is a general overview of what information parents and care givers need to know when children travel in a vehicle. This includes what the legal requirements are for restraining children in a vehicle, as well as what information you need to know when renting or purchasing (new and used) child restraints, and the fitting of child restraints into a vehicle.