Road traffic

Child seats and carrying children

Age, height, seating position, vehicle type and the restraint used all matter. An allegation may concern a missing seat, an unsuitable seat or its installation.

What to check in your case

Identify the approval label, attachment method and, if the child was in front, the airbag status. Age and height can be provided without an identifiable picture of the child.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Age and height at the time, seat and vehicle category
  • Photograph of the label and installation without the child

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.