car seat regulations vic Page 3344

Ah, Victorian car seat regulations—because apparently, toddlers can't be trusted to fly around unrestrained. In Victoria, it's mandatory that children up to the age of 7 must be secured in an appropriate child restraint or booster seat. The rules are strict: children under 6 months must be in a rear-facing seat, then forward-facing until at least 4 years old, and booster seats from 4 to 7 years. After that, a standard seatbelt does the trick.

Failing to comply can set you back a hefty fine and demerit points, because safety first, tantrums second. For the nitty-gritty and updates, check the VicRoads website or ServiceCentral for guidance and approved products.