Driving in NZ - car seat?

[GingerPCatt]

We’re heading to NZ soon and will be renting both a camper van and a car at various times on the trip. DS is 6 and over 1 m tall. Do we need to bring a booster/car seat?

Check the regs with your hire company then find out what they charge to hire one and compare that with a baby/child equipment hire company. You can google laws. They are much more vigilant with traffic offences. Last time I was there I was breathalysed at 2pm with 2 Dcs in board! That’s not uncommon for random road block at which they’ll look over everything.

Being in a different country doesnt change physics .

If he is a high backed booster here, which he ought to be, then just take it with you.

I don't know the laws but we went when our kids were younger and the hire car company provided car seats free of charge. The HV service over there is called Plunket. I know they hire out baby equipment.

If you google them they may be able to give you some advice. Have a wonderful trip

Yes. 7 and under must use an appropriate restraint. www.nzta.govt.nz/safety/vehicle-safety/safety-belts-and-restraints/child-restraints/using-child-restraints-in-new-zealand/

Yes he’ll need a booster - the seat belts are still at the same height in NZ! All the car hire companies have them, just let them know in advance.

Thanks! Will look into getting one from the car rental company.

here's your light reading:

photos.state.gov/libraries/newzealand/8558/2015/nz_roads.pdf

the Kiwis are quite good at killing each other with cars, and tired tourists underestimating travel times are also good at it. Double google maps times and you won't be too far wrong.

enjoy - and get out of the vehicle as much as possible.