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The rules for child car seats and booster seats - height, weight, age, type of vehicle, car, minibus, licensed taxi
Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or…
A child aged 3 or older can travel in a back seat without a child car seat…
If your car or other vehicle has seat belts you must use them, with only a few exceptions
You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you’re using -…
You do not need to wear a seat belt if you’re: a driver who is reversing,…
If your vehicle does not have seat belts, for example it’s a classic car,…
This notice explains when protective equipment is zero-rated and children's car seats and travel systems are reduced-rated at 5% VAT.
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
How to apply for Panel Chair vacancies for the Secretary of State for Transport's Honorary Medical Advisory Panels.
Product Safety Report for Baybee Newborn Bath Seat presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Standards for personnel who prepare, scan and report on cervical screening slides.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tayler on 12 June 2025.
How to manage and use bed rails safely.
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