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Child Restraints
A correctly fitted child car restraint can significantly reduce the risk of death or serious injury in road crashes.
However the effectiveness of restraints can be impaired by the use of restraints that are not appropriate for the size and weight of the child, the use of damaged restraints or the incorrect installation of the restraint.
Recent inspections by RACT expert installers found that up to 75% of child restraints were fitted incorrectly.
How to Purchase
RACT provides an extensive range of child restraints at our Hobart and Launceston branches. We have child restraints available from birth up to 7 years. For expert advice and fitting call into our branch and discuss with one of our friendly staff. Alternatively you may like to phone our Hobart branch on (03) 6232 6300 to discuss delivery options.
RACT Child Restraints - Member offer
RACT Members receive a 5% discount on child restraints upon request. Fitting is included free of charge with seat purchase.
Hi-Liner SG
$211.004 years – 7 years approx
Seat will grow with your child
- Exclusive safe-n-sound SLIDEGUARDtm Clip
- Expandable Booster seat
- Deep side wings and EPS foam Liner
Meridian AHR TILT Adjust
$5890-18kgs birth to 4 years
AHR Tilt & Adjust Headrest
Features deep side wings that shield and contain your child’s head in a side impact crash. Unique AHR (Active Head Restraint) is designed to be adjusted as your child grows. Tilt, pull & adjust.
- Infant safety cushion
- 4 star safety rating with CREP (Child Restraint Evaluation Programme)
- Hassle free harness
Buy and get this fitted here:
Maxi Rider
$359.006 months – 7 years approx
Converts to booster after 4 years
- Exclusive safe-n-sound SLIDGUARDtm Clip
- Protecta child safety harness compatible
- High back and wide comfortable seat
Buy and get this fitted here:
Compaq Deluxe
$399.000kg – 18kgs birth – 4 years approx
Changes from rear facing seat to forward facing seat
- Compact design perfect for small cars
- Large canopy
- Machine washable fabric
Maxi Rider AHR
$489.008 kg – 26 kg 6 months – 7 years approx
Converts to booster after 4 years
- Exclusive safe-n-sound SLIDEGUARDtm Clip
- Deep side wings & EPS Foam Liner
- Protecta child Safety Harness Compatible AHR Headrest
Unity Infant carrier
$349.00Buy and get this fitted here:0-12kgs birth to 12 months approx
Compatible prams available
- EPS layer & high side walls for maximum side impact protection
- Travel system enables seat removal from car so as not to disturb your baby.
- Large canopy
Child Restraint Fitting
Child restraint sales and fitting are available at the following branches:
Hobart and LauncestonEffective from 30 November 2009, the laws relating to child restraints are changing.
These rules require:
- Children under the age of six months: to be restrained in an approved rearward facing child restraint (e.g. infant capsule)
- Children from six months to less than the age of four: to be restrained in either an approved rearward facing child restraint or an properly fastened and adjusted approved forward facing child restraint with inbuilt harness (e.g. child safety seat)
- From November 30 2010, children aged between 4 years and under 7 years must use an approved, properly fastened and adjusted forward facing restraint OR an approved booster seat which is properly positioned and fastened.
There are also new laws for where children can sit in vehicles:
- If a car has two or more rows of seats, then children under 4 years must not travel in the front seat.
- If all seats, other than the front seats, are being used by children under 7 years, children aged between four and six years (inclusive) may travel in the front seat, provided they use an approved restraint or booster that is properly fitted.
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that passengers are properly restrained in a seat belt or approved child restraint. There are penalties for drivers who do not ensure that their passengers are properly restrained.
FAQ's
Effective from 30 November 2009, the laws relating to child restraints have changed. Please read our detailed FAQ section on child restraints for more information.
