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What is the law with children travelling in the back of classic cars without seat belts?

Can you please tell me the law on children travelling in the backseats of a classic convertible without seat belts?

Asked on 27 February 2019 by William Schofield

Answered by Keith Moody
If your vehicle doesn’t have seat belts, you aren’t allowed to carry any children under 3 years old in it. Children over 3 are only allowed to sit in the back seats. These rules only apply if your vehicle was originally made without seat belts.
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