does a 7 year old need a car seat in south australia

In South Australia, a 7-year-old is a bit of a law puzzle wrapped in a child safety debate. The law states that children under 7 years must be secured in an approved child restraint or booster seat. So yes, at 7, your little mischief-maker still needs a booster seat until they reach 7 years old, ensuring they're not just plopped into a regular seatbelt which might turn them into a human missile in an accident. Beyond the legal mumbo jumbo, it's about safety—booster seats position the seatbelt correctly over the child's shoulder and lap. For the exact specifications and approved seats, a peek at the official South Australian road safety guidelines is your best bet.