Travelling with kids this summer?
Booster Seat Laws.
Are you travelling with kids this summer and worried about booster seat laws etc? Luckily if you're driving the family to the continent this summer we have put together a handy guide for you for some of the most popular destinations in the EU. If you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or any adult travelling with kids it is vitally important that you understand the legal requirements for booster seat laws in the EU. Whilst the UN ECE R4404 covers the car booster seat legislation in general, some countries apply the law slightly differently.
Have a look at the table below for guidelines on using appropriate restraints for passengers/children in each country.
| Country | Age | height up to | |||
| UK | 4-11 | and | 1.35m | ||
| Germany | 12 | and | 1.5m | ||
| Gibraltar | 12 | and | 1.35m | ||
| Spain | 12 | and | 1.35m | ||
| Portugal | 12 | and | 1.35m | ||
| Austria | 14 | and | 1.5m | ||
| France | 10 | and | 1.35m | ||
| Malta | 3-10 | and | 1.5m - They may use an adult belt if a suitable restraint is not available. | ||
| Italy | 4-11 | and | 1.35m | ||
| Norway | na | 1.35m | |||
| Netherlands | 18 | and | 1.35m | ||
| Poland | 12 | and | 1.5m | ||
| Sweden | 15 | and | 1.35m | ||
| Switzerland | 12 | and | 1.5m | ||
If the country you are travelling to does not appear or if you require any further information please visit http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/countrybycountry.html