Petition · past parliament
Make it the law that a child has to be in a car seat when travelling in a taxi
Closed
23 signatures
What the petition asks
Did you know that if you are travelling in a taxi with a child, a car seat is not required!
A taxi is still a vehicle, just because they put a ‘taxi roof sign’ on - it doesn’t mean they are protected from collisions and fatalities! The current law has no consideration for child safety.
A taxi is still a vehicle, just because they put a ‘taxi roof sign’ on - it doesn’t mean they are protected from collisions and fatalities! The current law has no consideration for child safety.
The current laws and regulations in place are as follows:
children under three can travel without a child’s car seat or seat belt, but only on a rear seat.
children aged three or older can travel in a rear seat without a child’s car seat if they wear an adult seat belt.
The driver can be fined up to £500 if a child under 14 isn't in the correct car seat or wearing a seat belt while you're driving.
children under three can travel without a child’s car seat or seat belt, but only on a rear seat.
children aged three or older can travel in a rear seat without a child’s car seat if they wear an adult seat belt.
The driver can be fined up to £500 if a child under 14 isn't in the correct car seat or wearing a seat belt while you're driving.
Timeline
| 10 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
23
Status
Closed
Opened
10 Sep 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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