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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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