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Seat Belts and Disabilities
It is a legal requirement that all occupants
wear seat belts, this include people with
disabilities.
Depending upon the disability, consult your
physician for further details.
Children and Seat Belts
Proper protection measures must
be taken for children during driving.
For safety reasons, children must travel in a
child restraint device fixed to the rear seat.
Infants
Only recommended child restraints
suitable for the age, height and
weight of the child should be used.
NEVER carry a child or infant with
your arms during driving. When
collision accidents occur, the weight
of the child will produce so great
of a force that you will not be able
to hold on to the child. The child
will be thrown forward and suffer
seriousinjuryorevendeath.
The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are
designed for adults, they are not suitable
for children. In the event of an accident or
collision the children are not secure, it could
cause death or serious injury.
Infants MUST use a suitable child restraint
device. Please consult the child seat
manufacturer’s guidelines when selecting
the correct seat. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on installation. Please refer to
“Child Restraints” in this chapter for more
details.
Seats & Restraints
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