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QLD Child Restraint Laws Changed 11 March 2010

Posted March 11, 2010 in Latest News and QLD Child Restraint Laws

Under Queensland law, if you are the driver of a vehicle, you are responsible for ensuring that every passenger under 16 years of age wears a correctly fitted child restraint or seatbelt. The laws in QLD changed on 11 March 2010 to reflect the national laws.

 

 

 

 

Child Restraint Laws as of 11 March 2010

Child's Age Child's Weights (approx) Type of Restraint
0-6 months Less than 8kgs Rearward facing baby capsule or infant restraint
6 months to 1 year 8-12kgs Rearward or forward facing infant restraint
6 months to 4 years 8-18kgs Forward facing child restraint with built-in harness
4-7 years 14-26kgs Booster seat with H harness or a booster seat with a secure adult seatbelt

 

For more informaion inclduing FAQs, click here.

 

Source: QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads

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  • Linda  posted 09-03-2010 6:42 pm wrote:

    My understanding any 4-7yo needs to be in a booster seat with a harness, only a child that is taller then their booster seat or who is over 26kg can sit without a booster seat on the back seat with an adult sash.

  • carly  posted 06-03-2010 11:18 am wrote:

    My son will be 4 in june he weights 14.5kg. have him in a booster seat with a h harness will theis be legal next week .

  • Mandee Allenn  posted 14-02-2010 12:10 pm wrote:

    My son is turning 4 in July and weighs 20.4 kilos. Can he sit in a full booster seat with a H harness or adult seat belt and still be legal.

  • j robinson  posted 18-02-2010 8:34 am wrote:

    is it safe for a child of 3yrs and 3months to be in a booster seat in a utility with 2 front seats vehicle ?

  • Alana McCarty  posted 18-02-2010 11:25 am wrote:

    My daughter is seven and weighs 26kgs is a booster seat required for her

  • Melissa  posted 18-02-2010 11:46 am wrote:

    Hi Alana, The law states that children up to the age of 7 need to be in an approved child restraint. This means that by law a 7 year old does not need to be in one. However, according to research it is safer to have a child in a booster style seat up until the age of about 9 years old.

  • kelly  posted 04-03-2010 3:10 pm wrote:

    I have a 2 yr old which i have just bought a booster seat and am using a H harness with it as i have just had another baby and am using her old one for the new baby. Is this going to be legal? or do i now have to go buy anoher seat for my 2 year old

  • Cassie  posted 08-12-2009 12:19 pm wrote:

    I have a 7 yr old and need to know does she have to have a booster seat as she is 7 she is turning 8 next year. I know that my 5 year old is to be in a booster seat and my 2 month old in a rear facing infant restraint. I have these seats but need to know if I have to buy another booster seat for my 7 yr old.

  • Kim  posted 17-12-2009 11:03 am wrote:

    My husband drives a two door toyota starlet. Is it safest for our 4 year old to be seated in the back seat? I've heard it is illegal for a toddler to be seated in the front seat.

    Thank you, Kim

  • Katrina Vincent  posted 17-12-2009 10:04 am wrote:

    I have just bought a new booster seat for my 2 1/2 year old son. Are these new laws going to mean that everyone has to go out and buy brand new child restraints or does this only apply to anyone purchasing and fitting child restraints after 11 March 2010? As I'm sure you can expect that alot of people will not be able to afford to buy another brand new restraint.

  • tracey crawford  posted 23-02-2010 11:27 am wrote:

    I have a two year old can I put him in a booster seat with a h harness

  • angela  posted 07-03-2010 12:50 pm wrote:

    If an adult holds/cradles a child/baby whilst in the back seat of a moving car is that against the law?

  • hayley  posted 24-02-2010 12:18 pm wrote:

    i have 2, 4 year old girls one weighing 14 kilos the other weighing 16 kilos.. i have the foam booster seats that use the normal standard seat belt. now i want to know is this going to match up with the laws or do i need to go out and buy 2 new car seats... and if so is there going to be some kind of govermant funding to go and buy new seats because they are not cheap.

  • angela pointon  posted 03-01-2010 7:20 pm wrote:

    my youngest son will be 2 in febuary, he is currently 13.5kg and will be over 14kg by the time the new laws come in! if i purchase a "Ezy Up Expandable Booster Seat" with "H" harness will i still be inside the law?

  • alfina rostirolla  posted 19-01-2010 8:10 am wrote:

    will my 5 1/2 yr old be able to use a half booster seat (seat base only) using a adult seat belt? will this be legal to use with the new laws?

  • melissa  posted 24-01-2010 4:11 pm wrote:

    will my 4yr old be able to sit in a seat base booster with standed seat belt to be legal or do you have to have booster with back on it and H harness

  • Tam Barnett  posted 31-01-2010 5:33 pm wrote:

    I'm confused about the "built-in harness" part. (?) I have a 2yr old who is just out of his infant car seat and I have bought him a full booster seat and am using a H harness with it. Is this going to be legal as of March 11?......

  • Melissa  posted 08-03-2010 3:54 pm wrote:

    Hi Angela, Yes it is against the law to cradle a baby in the rear seat of a moving car. This is because it is very unsafe. It is near impossible for someone to have a firm grip of a baby in the event of an accident and can lead to serious injury and death. Always restrain your children correctly when traveling in a car even if it is short distances!

  • Sally  posted 09-03-2010 6:47 pm wrote:

    Hi Linda, the law states that children 4-7 years old can use either a harness or an adult 3 point seatbelt with their booster seat. It is only when the child is too big for their relevant child seat that you can move them up to the next level of legal seating. Hope this helps.

  • cassandra  posted 11-03-2010 4:54 pm wrote:

    i have a 2 1/2 year old that weighs 14 kg and a 3 year old that weighs the same can i have them in a booster seat with a h harness is that illegal because they dont fit in a normal seat

  • Sally  posted 20-07-2010 12:05 pm wrote:

    Does anyone know of the best, most safe 5-point harness, bolted and tethered car seat available in Australia that will suit a 4 & 1/2 yr old @18kg and last a few more years....?

  • Jodie  posted 27-05-2010 8:21 pm wrote:

    I have a 8 1/2 year old girl and a 6 year old boy(7 in July). They are both exactly the same height (130cm) & weight (26kg). Does my 6 year old require a booster until he turns 7? And if he requires one does my daughter also need one considering she is the same H&W?

  • Jo  posted 06-06-2010 11:22 am wrote:

    Hi, just inquiring if I can use a seat booster (no back on it and seat belt hooks under handles on sides) for my son who is 4 and 19kg or do I have to have one of the high backed 5 point harness boosters?

  • Gail Gould  posted 05-06-2010 12:31 pm wrote:

    My 2year old Grandson is 18 kilos. He is very tall and outgrown his second carseat. Can you suggest what I should be buying for him now. Please advise. Thanks Gail

  • Michelle Ball  posted 13-07-2010 7:53 pm wrote:

    My Daughter is 2 and 8months but weighs over 14kgs what child restraint should she be in can she use a booster seat?

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