Child restraints
Children and adults must be properly restrained to ensure their safety while travelling in motor vehicles.
From 11 March 2010, it's the law for all children up to seven years of age to be correctly restrained according to their size and age. It is important that the correct child restraint is chosen and installed.
Don't risk a child's life, or serious injury to the most precious cargo you'll ever carry.
The penalty for incorrectly securing a child is $A300 and three demerit points.
To find out more, browse the below links or phone the Department of Transport and Main Roads on 13 23 80b.
- Choosing a child restraint
- Hire schemes and advice
- Correct installation
- Child restraint laws
- Frequently asked questions
- Child restraints — questions and answers (PDF**, 42KB)
- Child restraints brochure (PDF**, 478KB)
- Road rules and child restraints — fact sheet (PDF**, 107KB)
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Last updated 01 November 2009
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