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

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.

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

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

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

Source: Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) Vehicle Handbook

Source: Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) Vehicle Handbook

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

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