UAE: Is your child in the right car seat? Dubai Police releases advisory for parents

Find out when should you change a child’s car seat and fines for not having it in a car.

Last updated: January 04, 2024 | 19:34

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Global research shows that seat belts save 40 to 60 per cent of lives and in the case of children, up to 80 per cent of lives.

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There are a few essential factors that you must consider, such as the type of car seat, the child’s age and weight.

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In November 2023, Dubai Police distributed free child seats as part of it’s new safety campaign - ‘Child Seat... Safety and Serenity’. To find out more, read here: gulfnews.com/ 1.99247797

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If your child has outgrown their seat, that means you need to transition them into a new car seat.

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Source: Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) Vehicle Handbook

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Source: Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) Vehicle Handbook

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In 2017, the UAE amended its Federal Traffic Law and made safety seats mandatory for children under the age of four.

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For more information on the traffic fines associated with not abiding by seat belt rules, read our guide here: gulfnews.com/1.1613631510940

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