Child car seat rules in France?

[WendevilleAndManlock]

Does anyone know what the rules are on car seats in France please?

I'm flying out to France and will be borrowing a car, and not sure if I need to take car seats for my DC. At home they are all of height/weight to use booster cushions.

If they're the correct height and weight for a booster seat in the UK then that will be fine in France. No under 11's in the front seat if there's space in the back. The number of French kids I see bouncing around the back seat when the parents are driving them home from school are unbelievable.

You will be able to buy booster seats cheaply enough in any decent supermarket in France.

Thanks. Do you happen know what the actual rules are? I can take the seats with me if necessary, but wondered if they all need them.

Hi, this forum has a discussion onthe subject:

www.survivefrance.com/group/franglaiskids/forum/topics/whats-the-law-on-car-seats-for

That's really useful Petite. looks like my small 10yo doesn't need one.

Hi, have a look at this site, they have a page on driving in france with a bit on children. Hope it helps
www.gocampfrance.co.uk/camping-in-france/driving-in-france

Thank you

Is there an exemption for taxis, as in the UK?

The car seat "groups" are the same in the majority of Europe, so the weight limits etc will be the same.

Other than that This is helpful