While younger babies must always be placed in a car seat, some might not realise how long the seats are required by law for
Motorists with young children have been issued a warning as a simple mistake could see them hit with a fine, according to experts.
The experts at Kiddies Kingdom have warned that those who fail to meet these requirements can face a fine of up to £500, plus three points on their licence. "Babies should always travel in a rear facing car seat and they’re officially allowed forward face at 15 months of age.There are some notable exceptions to this law. For example, if you are in a taxi, no car seat is needed and the same goes for a minibus, coach or van if there is no room for a car seat.
Top Trending Stories Today The advice comes after a separate warning issued by the RAC urged motorists to take better care of their vehicles as millions were failing MOTs with "dangerous" faults.
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