New Child Restraint laws Queensland

Under Queensland law, if you are the driver, you are responsible for ensuring that every passenger under 16 years of age wears a correctly fitted child restraint or seatbelt.

Following are the current guidelines for correct fitting.

Child’s Weight	Child’s Age (approx)	Type of Restraint
Up to 9kgs	0-6 months	Baby capsule
8-18kgs	6 months -4 years	Child car seat/forward facing convertible
14-26kgs	2-7 years	Child harness with booster seat or booster seats with adult lap sash seatbelt
14-32kgs	2-7 years	Child harness without booster seat
Approx 26kgs	From 7 years	Adult lap sash seatbelt

On March 11 2010 the QLD laws will change to ensure consistency with the Australia Road Rules. Following are the changes that focus on the age of the child as the main determinant for correct restraining.

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 secure adult seatbelt

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