Parents face car-seat fines of up to AED 1,200

UAE parents face car-seat fines if they fail to comply with new vehicle legislation brought in to place this month.

The new laws, which were brought into force on 1^st July include three rules which affect parents directly:

1. Fine of AED 400 and four black points for allowing a child under 145 cm or under the age of 10 years old to sit in the front seat of any vehicle.
2. A fine of AED 400 and four black points for failing to have children four-years-old and under in a fixed car-seat.
3. A penalty of AED 400 and four black points for carry passengers of any age without seat belts.

According to reports, some shops have seen a 100% rise in the sale of car seats since the law was brought in to place at the weekend. Certain baby shop outlets reported selling as many car-seats in a day, as they would normally sell in one month.

For information on how to properly fit your car-seat: