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Keeping your child safe on the road
Everything you need to choose, use and install a child restraint safely in South Australia.
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Book a child car seat fitting
We offer a range of restraint checks and fitting services. Get your car seat installed by the experts.
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Learn which child restraint is right for your child's size and age and browse the seats we recommend.
Understand the law
Get information on the legal requirements and standards for car seats in South Australia.
Child safety and the law
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Child restraints and the law
Legal requirements
To provide the best protection for your child, it’s important to choose the right restraint to suit their size. You should only move your child to the next type of restraint once they outgrow their current restraint.
Below are RAA’s recommendations for each age/size range:
- Birth to 6 months: rearward facing restraint.
- 6 months to 4 years: rearward or forward facing restraint.
- 4 to 7 years: forward facing restraint or booster seat.
- 7 years and over: booster seat or adult seatbelt.
For more information read our fact sheets, including 'Right child, right restraint, right time' and 'Shoulder height markers'.
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Australian Standard
What you need to know about the Australian Standards for child restraints
South Australian law requires all child restraints to comply and be certified to the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1754.
This mandatory standard specifies a number of design and performance requirements for child restraints in order to provide maximum protection for children in crashes. Every compliant child restraint will have an 'Australian Standard Approved' sticker.
Other relevant standards are AS/NZS8005 and AS/NZ4370, which respectively provide minimum requirements for accessories to be used with child restrains, and guide prescribers (like occupational therapists, child restraint advisers etc.) to assess children with disabilities and identify and recommend options.
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Children with disabilities
Children with disabilities
RAA can provide support to parents, carers and physiotherapists to ensure that children with disabilities are restrained as safely as possible whilst ensuring compliance with the relevant South Australian legislation.
RAA offers one hour, closed session appointments on Monday and Tuesday afternoons with specialised staff for a small fee.
In conjunction with the child’s physiotherapist, we will assess the child’s needs and identify the best possible restraint options for the child. An ‘Advice to Parents’ form will be provided to assist with any funding requirements (e.g. NDIS).
Assessment fees:- Members $30
- Non-members $40
To make an appointment to have your child’s needs assessed and for more details on other services and pricing, call RAA’s Safety Centre on 8202 4592.
Legal requirements
To provide the best protection for your child, it’s important to choose the right restraint to suit their size. You should only move your child to the next type of restraint once they outgrow their current restraint.
Below are RAA’s recommendations for each age/size range:
- Birth to 6 months: rearward facing restraint.
- 6 months to 4 years: rearward or forward facing restraint.
- 4 to 7 years: forward facing restraint or booster seat.
- 7 years and over: booster seat or adult seatbelt.
For more information read our fact sheets, including 'Right child, right restraint, right time' and 'Shoulder height markers'.
What you need to know about the Australian Standards for child restraints
South Australian law requires all child restraints to comply and be certified to the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1754.
This mandatory standard specifies a number of design and performance requirements for child restraints in order to provide maximum protection for children in crashes. Every compliant child restraint will have an 'Australian Standard Approved' sticker.
Other relevant standards are AS/NZS8005 and AS/NZ4370, which respectively provide minimum requirements for accessories to be used with child restrains, and guide prescribers (like occupational therapists, child restraint advisers etc.) to assess children with disabilities and identify and recommend options.
Children with disabilities
RAA can provide support to parents, carers and physiotherapists to ensure that children with disabilities are restrained as safely as possible whilst ensuring compliance with the relevant South Australian legislation.
RAA offers one hour, closed session appointments on Monday and Tuesday afternoons with specialised staff for a small fee.
In conjunction with the child’s physiotherapist, we will assess the child’s needs and identify the best possible restraint options for the child. An ‘Advice to Parents’ form will be provided to assist with any funding requirements (e.g. NDIS).
Assessment fees:
- Members $30
- Non-members $40
To make an appointment to have your child’s needs assessed and for more details on other services and pricing, call RAA’s Safety Centre on 8202 4592.
Group training and presentations
We offer tailored presentations and practical workshops on child car seats for community groups and workplaces. Sessions cover product selection, vehicle preparation, installation, and the latest rules and regulations.
To arrange a session or get a quote, call 8202 4592 or enquire online.
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