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Booster Seat


Booster Seat
A booster seat puts a child in the right position so that an adult seat belt gives most protection. Slots guide the adult seat belt straps around a child and must be used as instructed by the manufacturer. Both the booster seat and the child are restrained by the adult seat belt.
toddlet booster seat
Most booster seats are intended to be used with an adult lap-and-diagonal seat belt.

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For more information on the law on seat belt and child restraint wearing, please contact:
  • Road Safety Branch
  • Department of the Environment
  • Clarence Court
  • 10 – 18 Adelaide Street
  • Belfast
  • BT2 8GB
  • Telephone: 028 90540822