Child Restraints
Last modified: November 6, 2009 - 11:32 AM
Choose the right restraint to suit your child’s height, weight and age. Don’t take any chances with your child restraint. It could save your child’s life.
DISCOUNTED Child Restraint Checks are currently being offered to Wingecarribee residents thanks to grant funding provided by the RTA.
Download your $10 discount voucher below. Only the first 100 vouchers will be redeemed up to December 2009 and customers are responsible for paying the remainder of the inspection fee (up to $5) plus any additional labour costs or safety hardware required.
Existing child restraints, harnesses and booster seats can be checked for safety and correct installation by one of the RTA’s authorised restraint fitting stations listed below:
- Highlands Auto Centre Cnr Station and Funston Street, Bowral 2576 P: 4861 1100
- Highlands Pit Lane 225 Old Hume Highway, Mittagong 2575 P: 4871 3030
- Laurie Stewart Automotive 21 Lyell Street, Mittagong 2575 P: 4872 4999
CHOOSE RIGHT BUCKLE RIGHT
New laws will come into effect on 1 March 2010 regarding the use of child restraints. In summary babies must remain in a rearward facing restraint until 6 months of age, children between 6 months and 4 years must remain in a baby seat and 4 to 7 year olds must remain in a baby seat or booster. For further information about the new laws visit www.rta.nsw.gov.au or download the media release below.
- Choose correctly.
- Fit correctly.
- Use correctly.
- Check correctly.
For information about choosing a child restraint visit www.rta.nsw.gov.au or call the Road Safety Officer.
Contact details
Road Safety Officer
02 4868 0809 (ph)
wscmail@wsc.nsw.gov.au
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