From 1st Jan 2012, ALL below 1.35m in height, must be on car seat booster

Police, together with the Health Ministry and a review of European Union standards and practices, have found that seat belts only fit properly for those taller than 1.35m.

Come 1st January 2012, height, and not age, will determine whether your child has to be in child restraints or use booster seat cushions or adjustable seat belts while travelling in a car.

The change will only be enforced from February, affects anyone below 1.35m tall - even adults. Current rules, which came into force in 1992, stipulate that anyone above the age of eight can use normal seat belts.




Drivers who fail to ensure their passengers adhere to the new rule face a composition fine of S$120 and will be docked three demerit points.

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