Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel

From September children under 12 or 1.35 metres will need to use an appropriate child restraint in cars.

Details of the proposed new legislation regarding child seats in cars can be found on the Department for Transport website at:

http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_rdsafety/documents/page/dft_rdsafety_611257.hcsp

The legislation is expected to operate from September 2006.