the child travels on a rear seat without a seat beltĬhildren under 3 must be in a child car seat.You can’t take children under 3 on an unexpected journey in a vehicle without the correct child car seat, unless both of the following apply: If the correct child car seat isn’t available, a child aged 3 or older can use an adult seat belt if the journey is all of the following: The rules for vans are the same as for cars. use an adult seat belt if child car seats are not fitted or are unsuitable.

use a child car seat if there’s one available in a minibus.MinibusesĪll children must travel in rear seats (any seats behind the driver) if a child car seat or an adult seat belt isn’t fitted. CoachesĬhildren can travel without a child car seat or seat belt, if they’re not available. You must provide your own if you want to make sure a child has one. Minibus or coach drivers and companies don’t have to provide child car seats. and wear an adult seat belt if they’re 3 or older.If the driver doesn’t provide the correct child car seat, children can travel without one - but only if they travel on a rear seat: Taxis and minicabs (private hire vehicles) the child is on an unexpected journey, for example an emergency.the child is in a minibus, coach or van.In most cases, children under 3 must always be in a child car seat.

A child aged 3 or older can travel in a back seat without a child car seat and without a seat belt if the vehicle doesn’t have one.

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