Overview

• Hippo Leasing issued an August reminder that was picked up by national outlets, urging checks on child-seat compliance before the new school term.
• Height-based i-Size seats must remain rear-facing until a child is over 15 months, with forward-facing allowed thereafter if the seat suits the child’s height.
• Children aged 12 or older, or taller than 135cm, must use a seatbelt or correct restraint, with drivers responsible for younger passengers’ securement.
• Passengers aged 14 and over must wear a seatbelt if fitted, and responsibility for buckling up shifts to the passenger at that age.
• Recognised exceptions include travel in taxis or minicabs without the correct seat, short unexpected journeys, and cases where two fitted child seats leave no room for a third.