Child Safety & Driver Responsibility :

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Highway Code Rule 102

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Rule 102 ↗
Children in cars, vans and other goods vehicles. Drivers who are carrying children in cars, vans and other goods vehicles should also ensure that

children should get into the vehicle through the door nearest the kerb
child restraints are properly fitted to manufacturer’s instructions
children do not sit behind the rear seats in an estate car or hatchback, unless a special child seat has been fitted
the child safety door locks, where fitted, are used when children are in the vehicle
children are kept under control.

General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158)
Signals, stopping procedures, lighting, control of the vehicle, speed limits, stopping distances, lines and lane markings and multi-lane carriageways, smoking, mobile phones and sat nav.

This section should be read by all drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders. The rules in The Highway Code do not give you the right of way in any circumstance, but they advise you when you should give way to others. Always give way if it can help to avoid an incident.

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Child Safety & Driver Responsibility :

A Guide to Rule 102

Safe Transport for Children ( Rule 102 )

Use the Kerbside Door: Children should always enter the vehicle through the door nearest the kerb to keep them away from moving traffic .

Proper Fitting of Restraints

Encure all child restraints are fitted precisely according to the manufacturer's instructions to guarantee effectiveness .

Engage Child Safety Locks

Where fitted , child safety door locks should always be used when children are passengers in the vehicle .

Restricted Seating Areas

Children must not sit behind the rear seats in estate cars or hatchbacks unless a specialized child seat has been professionally fitted .

Maintain Passenger Control: It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that children are kept under control at all times during the journey .

General Driving Principles

No Absolute Right of Way: The Highway Code does not give any driver the right of way . it only advises when you should give way to others .

Prioritize Incident Avoidance

Regardless of the specific rules , you should always give way if doing so can help avoid a potential incident .

Broad Applicability

These general rules for signaling , stopping , and vehicle control apply to drivers , motorcyclists , cyclists , and horse riders alike .