Recaro Baby Seats

[4Ever4Now]

Bought the baby seat, got it delivered today but haven't installed it yet. Looks pretty schmick!

[underdog]

Gday, is that your cute kid, doesnt like posing for a picture?

[4Ever4Now]

Hehe, that's his 'what's going on?' face.

[Julz]

hrmm well soon the rcolt wont meet australian/victorian standards - pretty sure it's australian standards that will require all new cars to have side curtain airbags AND electronic stability control

sucks about the airbags thing as it'll kill resale value for all non-complying cars

[Macca]

hrmm well soon the rcolt wont meet australian/victorian standards - pretty sure it's australian standards that will require all new cars to have side curtain airbags AND electronic stability control

sucks about the airbags thing as it'll kill resale value for all non-complying cars

Thats will be made for anycars above a nominatied age.

not all cars period.

plus side curtain bags are gay lol

[Spaceboy]

What is the penalty for not wearing a seatbelt or suitable approved child restraint?
The responsibility for children under 16 years using a restraint correctly rests with the driver.

Drivers will be fined $230 and incur 3 demerit points if one passenger is not wearing a seatbelt or suitable approved child restraint.

Drivers will be fined $280 and incur 5 demerit points if more than one passenger is not wearing a seatbelt or suitable approved child restraint.

What is an ‘Approved Child Restraint’?
Approved child restraints comply with Australian Standard (AS) 1754 and must be correctly anchored to the vehicle using an Australian Standard’s approved anchorage system.

The child restraint must be correctly fitted and properly adjusted for the child using the restraint at all times.

All child restraints sold in Australia must meet the strict requirements of the AS 1754 covering the materials, design, construction, performance, testing and labelling of child restraints.

Restraints bought in other countries will not meet the Australian Standard - it is illegal to use them in Australia.

Approved restraints are easily recognised by the following certification marks:




Restraints approved to an earlier Australian Standard, E46, may also be used but they are not recommended as they are very old and may have deteriorated to the point where they are no longer safe.

i understand why you did it, and i think european/us standards are fine, but you are breaking australian law by using it.

i am going to buy recaro or ralliart cloth badges and attach them with velcro to my aus standard approved seat.

[4Ever4Now]

Hmmm... I was on the NSW RTA website and seems the only thing illegal is for stores to sell them, couldn't find anything to say that it was illegal to have them fitted. Could be different for other states, not sure.

[Spaceboy]

yea the new laws coming in are the same in every state.

i found some more info.

When do the new laws come into effect?
Victoria - 9th November 2009
NSW - 1st March 2010
Qld - 11th March 2010
WA - March 2010
The laws are also being introduced in other states (SA, TAS, NT) and will come into effect in early to mid 2010

What are the penalties?
Just like seatbelt laws, drivers will be fined and incur demerit points if passengers under 7 years are not wearing an approved child restraint.

http://www.kidspot.com.au/School-Eat...35+article.htm

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety...laws_faqs.html

http://www.dtei.sa.gov.au/roadsafety...aint_laws_faqs

[DamoMcTitz]

i am going to buy recaro or ralliart cloth badges and attach them with velcro to my aus standard approved seat.

I recently put a safe and sound car seat in the colt, and i reckon it looks pretty good. Some brand imaging would top them off however! good idea.