child car seat rules victoria

Ah, the thrilling world of child car seat regulations in Victoria—because nothing says excitement like legal safety mandates. Here’s the lowdown: all children under 7 years old must use an appropriate child restraint or booster seat. For birth to 6 months, a rear-facing seat is mandatory; from 6 months to under 4 years, a forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness is required; and from 4 to under 7 years, a booster seat is the order of the day. After 7, seat belts suffice, but keeping little ones in booster seats longer is a good idea for safety. Non-compliance can result in fines and demerit points, so unless you fancy a chat with the local constabulary, buckle up your mini-me properly.

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