REMINDER: Child seats mandatory starting year 2020

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REMINDER: Child seats mandatory starting year 2020

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has reminded everyone that by the year 2020, the use of child seats for private cars carrying children will be mandatory and punishable by law if ignored. For all you parents out there, do take note because we’re going into October and that’s just two months away!

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The new ruling will also see that those sitting at the back are required to wear their seat belts as well. Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, has announced this move earlier this year to conform to United Nations Regulation 44 (UN R44) with hopes that road safety awareness will help to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on Malaysian roads.

There are many child seat options available in the market that varies from different sizes to prices. Most modern cars are equipped with ISOFIX mounts which makes child seat installations easier and safer. You might have to fork out quite a sum of money for the higher end models but even the affordable options can provide significant improvements to safety when properly installed.

If you’re not sure on how to do so, there are plenty of instructional videos available on several social media platforms like YouTube as your reference points. Some local brands (like Sweet Heart Paris) even provide consultations of proper child seat installations. Whatever the case may be, it might be a small price to pay but the lives of your family and friends (especially the young ones) are priceless and irreplaceable. So, do the right thing! (or the police will ‘saman’ you).