when were CAR SEATS required in cars uk
By law, you must wear a seat belt in cars and goods vehicles where one is fitted. Children must use a child seat or booster. The driver can be fined if a child under 14 years does not wear a seat belt or child restraint as required.hildren (up to 12 years of age) up to 135cms tall must use the appropriate child restraint for their weight (not age) when travelling in the front or back seat of any car, van or goods vehicle. There are very few exceptions (see http://www.direct.gov.uk/think-new window.