Child Seats In Cars
Whilst we do not provide our own child seats for customers to use, we do however offer a service whereby you can use your own seat in our vehicle and once we have dropped you off at your destination, we will keep your seat in our office until either we bring it back with us when we collect you on your return, or you can collect it yourself when it is convenient for you.
Summary of the Seat Belt & Car Seat Laws for Taxis and Private Hire Cars
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Front seat |
Rear seat |
Children under 3 years old |
Correct child restraint MUST be used. |
If correct child restraint is not available in a licensed taxi or private hire vehicle, then the child may travel unrestrained in the rear .
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Children aged 3 and above, until they reach EITHER their 12th birthday OR 135cm in height |
Correct child restraint MUST be used |
If correct child restraint is not available in a licensed taxi or private hire vehicle, use adult belt.
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Child over 1.35 metres, or 12 to 13 years |
Seat belt MUST be worn. |
Seat belt MUST be worn.
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Adult passengers (ie 14 years and over) |
Seat belt MUST be worn. |
Seat belt MUST be worn. |
A comprehensive guide is available at: www.childcarseats.org.uk/law/index.htm
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