http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campa ... rseats.htm
Child Restraints - New Law
New regulations governing the use of child car seats are due to come into force in September 2006.
12. What about travelling in taxis?
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It is impracticable to expect the right child seat or booster to be available in a taxi unless parents have brought one with them. Therefore, there is an exception so that if child restraints are not available in a taxi:
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under 3s may travel unrestrained but in the rear only;
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those 3 years and above must use an adult belt in the rear seat only.
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Remember that a child up to 135 cms in a front seat of any vehicle must use the correct child seat or booster.
The driver of the taxi is responsible for seat belt wearing by children under 14 years (except in taxis with fixed partitions).