Child Seats

[Julskin]

What is the law in Spain regarding child seats in cars. Not having children myself i'm a bit oblivious to it all.
I have family visting who have a four year old. Will he need a full child seat or would a booster seat be fine???
Where is the best place to get one and roughly how much doo they cost???

Thanks

[Chrisdee]

What is the law in Spain regarding child seats in cars. Not having children myself i'm a bit oblivious to it all.
I have family visting who have a four year old. Will he need a full child seat or would a booster seat be fine???
Where is the best place to get one and roughly how much doo they cost???

Thanks

It is compulsory for all in the car to wear seatbelts, both front and rear where fitted. The driver is responsible for any fines where passengers are not wearing an approved belt. Children under 12 years of age are not allowed in the front seats (unless they are over 150 cm or 4 ft. 9 ins, then they can unofficially get away with it. It is apparently to do with being secure in the safety belt). Also, if seated in the back, the belt must fit correctly, or a special “raising seat” must be fitted. Animals must be restrained when in the passenger section and not allowed to jump around