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It's useful to have a secure place for a child’s drink to go so that he or she can reach it, to save you pulling over or engaging in dangerous driving while trying to retrieve the bottle. We would advise using one recommended by the manufacturer. Use of the guards poses “a significant safety risk” and if they are discovered on a PSV by the Agency’s examiners then the operator will face enforcement action, it continues. With the BeltUpp installed, your child will have an ‘X’ pattern across its chest. It’s designed to provide better support for a sleeping child and to stop them from slipping out of the seatbelt.
Our car seat experts were concerned that installing a RiveMove may change the load distribution between the Isofix points, meaning they may no longer withstand a crash. This is for the same reason that you shouldn’t dress your child in bulky winter coats. Although you may feel that you’ve done the harness up tightly, the soft padding of a coat will compress in an accident. Lancashire Police's decision to detail Nicola Bulley's personal issues to be probed by shadow Home SecretaryNeither the DfT or the DVSA had been in touch with CTA regarding this briefing, and we are still seeking clarification on when it was originally issued, and what prompted it. CTA and a number of our partners have been in touch with DfT and the DVSA to seek clarification, due to the potential impact on passengers and their ability to make essential journeys. DVSA wants to work with industry to develop a solution to support the safe transport of PSV users: it has no plans to target enforcement action against their use.’ The catch cannot be hidden, must be obvious and accessible and mustn’t require a large force to release it.
We haven’t yet seen any issues with car seat accessories causing problems at claim stage and therefore cannot envisage a scenario where a claim would not be covered.' Furthermore, the warranty of our car seats will be invalid if an accessory not developed by us is used in conjunction with the seat, ie a permanent attachment to the seat. This is because any accessory attached to a car seat would require homologation to ensure the seat still performs in a crash as it should. Therefore we would advise against using accessories not developed and tested by the car seat manufacturers. On the other hand, an accessory which is not attached to our car seats won’t affect the warranty as it won’t have an impact on restraint performance during a crash.' However, they confirmed that this is not too much of an issue if your child is strapped into their car seat using the car’s adult seatbelt, as that will absorb most of the impact. But it does mean that you shouldn’t use this device if your car seat is only installed via the Isofix points and your child is strapped in using a harness.Our car seat testing experts were concerned that this could potentially increase dangerous amounts of pressure on the soft area of your child’s abdomen in the event of a crash. As a result, the harness straps will be looser than they should be, which could expose your child to higher forces in a crash. If you are worried about your child being cold in the car, dress them in several thin layers. Many parents and drivers support the usage of these devices as a safeguarding measure. However, theDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), have caused a stir among parents, transport operators, and local authorities, by banning them. The DVSA's Decision
If you want sunshades, try to choose ones made by car seat manufacturers, as they should have had some level of crash testing. Keeping children and young people safe is our top priority. All passengers transported by Lancashire County Council must wear a seatbelt. This is the law and our duty of care." A spokesperson for Lancashire County Council said: "We are offering our Transport Assistance Grant to parents and families who are able to transport their children to school themselves, depending on the individual child or young person's needs. Transport operators and local authorities, on the other hand, are grappling with the sudden need to adapt their vehicles and practices to comply with the new regulations. Implications of the BanIt helps if you’re not in a hurry to get somewhere and is best started when you get a new seat or change the car. Make sure any you choose are securely attached, especially as the suction pads could fall off or be pulled off by small children and become a choking hazard. Infant car seats tend to have built-in sunshades, which are not only useful for keeping the sun out, but also provide a layer of protection from flying glass if you're in an accident. They’re designed to solve a range of different issues you might encounter while your child is sat in his or her car seat including: Of course, a cup in the car could fly free in an accident and a cup-holder may not prevent this, so bear this in mind.
However, we'd strongly advise you to be careful what you go for. Car seats are crash-tested in the way they are designed to be used, and adding accessories such as chest clips or seat covers that aren't approved by the manufacturer could compromise the seat's safety and/or void the warranty. Section IM 3 of DVSA’s categorisation of vehicle defects manual states that a seatbelt fitted to a PSV and which is modified and not capable of performing its intended purpose will attract an immediate prohibition when the seatbelt is in use, and a delayed prohibition when it is not in use. A dangerous feature of a seatbelt restraining system will likewise attract an immediate prohibition. For those who transport children this will cause difficulties and it is recommended that operators revisit risk assessments and appropriate alternative controls are implemented. Operators can use passenger assistants and put individual travel plans in place for those who require the use of these devices such as those with special needs. These devices are also prohibited from private vehicles such as parent cars. If the car seat cover does not have this, then technically it will mean the car seat is not meeting all the legal requirements. This is a plastic clip that’s attached to the integral harness to hold the straps together, ideally at chest height. It’s designed to stop your child slipping their arms out of the harness.
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As the industry grapples with this issue, it underscores the importance of staying informed and adaptable in the face of changing regulations. The use of child car seat accessories wouldn’t affect child seat cover, or invalidate the vehicle insurance in the event of a claim. However, the cost of the accessory itself wouldn’t be covered as it doesn’t form part of the original car seat.' LV
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