Car insurance warning over car seat safety

Mon, 11 Sep 2006

Many UK motorists are unsure about safety laws for child car seats, a car insurance provider has warned.

Almost two-thirds of parents believe that children over the age of seven do not need a car seat, contrary to new laws, the research from Churchill Car Insurance shows.

Furthermore, some 85 per cent of parents have not replaced a car seat following a crash, despite experts warning that new equipment should be bought, even if there is no visible damage.

The car insurance provider cites statistics, showing that around 450 children under 11 are seriously injured each year in accidents, while 30 are killed.

Frances Browning, spokesperson for Churchill Car Insurance, commented: "Our research highlights a worrying lack of awareness around child safety in cars.

"However, we hope that the law new will mean that parents become more conscious about safety in the car.

"Anything that makes travelling in cars safer for children can only be a good thing."

Churchill is one of the UK's leading car insurance providers and is part of the Royal Bank of Scotland group.


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