Child Car Seat Fines Surge | Leeds News

UK police have slapped over 5,000 fines on parents and drivers for child car seat and seatbelt violations in just three years — totaling more than half a million pounds. From no car seat at all to using the wrong one or forgetting the belt, the law is clear: kids need proper restraints until age 12 or 135cm tall. Surveys reveal nearly one in three parents admit driving without correct restraints, leading to warnings, fines, or even court. Police forces like Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire are among the hardest hit, highlighting a widespread safety gap. Parents can avoid penalties by using available resources to pick the right seat — because keeping kids safe isn’t just legal, it’s essential. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8853bd96c4f0bba1