Introduction:
New legislation in South Africa is addressing a void that has for a number of years frustrated all those so deeply concerned with the safety of our children on the roads. The void referred to was specifically with regards to child passengers [infants] younger than 3 years old.
Although everybody older than 3 years had to be buckled up, there was no stipulation enforcing drivers to ensure that those younger than 3 years were safely restrained in a car seat.
A child was recognised as a person between 3and 14 years but there was no provision for an infant [0-3 years] in the seatbelt legislation.
The Minister of Transport has introduced a new regulation to the National Road Traffic Act whereby officially as of 1 May, all children under three years old will have to be strapped into a car seat when travelling in a car.
The Law / Road Traffic Act on Car Seats for Kids:
The Legislation in red will be effective as of 30 April. The Regulation in blue is existing...
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