Where can I find information about child safety and air bags in cars?
• The approval of Child Seats is governed by ECE Legislation Regulation 44. Within this legislation there is a positive statement relating to not using rear facing seats and airbags. There is no legislative restriction on forward facing seats, however the manufacturer is required to develop a set of instructions for the installation and use and this is often best guidance to follow. For information, in the press in North America there have been a couple of incidences of child deaths in relatively low speed accidents. It would appear that the infants are affected by the force of the airbag opening. Airbags are designed for adult use and therefore it may not be wise to carry young infants in seats fitted with airbags.
The approval of Child Seats is governed by ECE Legislation Regulation 44. Within this legislation there is a positive statement relating to not using rear facing seats and airbags. There is no legislative restriction on forward facing seats, however the manufacturer is required to develop a set of instructions for the installation and use and this is often best guidance to follow. For information, in the press in North America there have been a couple of incidences of child deaths in relatively low speed accidents. It would appear that the infants are affected by the force of the airbag opening. Airbags are designed for adult use and therefore it may not be wise to carry young infants in seats fitted with airbags.
