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Are car seats mandatory in Italy?
According to the Italian law about passenger safety, any time you seat in a vehicle fitted with seat belts it is compulsory to wear them. Children who are under 36 kg (97 pounds) or 150 cm (4 ft, 9 in) must use appropriate child restraints, which are of two kinds: child car seats and boosters.
Are car seats mandatory in Europe?
While European car seat laws technically require that everyone* use car seats that meet EU or UN car seat standards, your American car seat will physically work in a European car.
Do you have to take a car seat abroad?
Often the standard of car seats overseas is not as high and just meet basic regulations. Some countries do not legally require car seats to be used at all! If you decide to buy a travel one, first look at the level of safety. Also check if it is legally allowed in the country you are travelling too as mentioned above.
When did carseats become mandatory?
By 1985 the first child passenger safety laws were passed. This required children under a certain age to have a car seat when riding in a vehicle.
Where are Peg Perego carseats made?
Italy
All the Peg Perego seats, including HBB 120, have an adjustable side impact protection that moves to protect your child’s head and neck and absorb the impact in the case of an accident. Being made in Italy, this seat stands out with its stylish, elegant design that radiates class.
Do I need a car seat for airport transfer?
If you are taking a taxi or ride share to the airport, you will need to have a car seat. Even if you don’t need the car seat at your destination, you may still need to bring it for the drive from your home to the airport. Another option is to have someone drop you off at the airport using your vehicle.
Can I use US car seat in Europe?
A US car seat, certified FMVSS, can not be used legally in Europe. Vice versa, a European car seat, certified ECE R44, can’t be used legally in US. Those are the two most common standards. It doesn’t matter if it’s for a quick three day trip or staying for a year.
When can I stop using car seat?
8 years old
California state law requires children under two years of age to ride in a rear-facing car seat. The law also requires children to remain in a booster or car seat until they are 8 years old, or 4 feet 9 inches tall.
Are car seats actually safer?
The NHTSA says car seats reduce fatalities by 54 percent. But it draws the comparison with children sitting in cars unrestrained and not using a seat belt.
Is Peg Perego made in Italy?
The production facilities in Italy are: Arcore (Milan), San Donà di Piave (Venice), Ceggia (Venice), and add our international partners: Fort Wayne (USA), Toronto (Canada) Limeira SP (Brazil), for a total production surface area of 161.000 square meters.
Is Peg Perego good?
Fans of Perego like their overall quality, features like a one-hand standing fold, and made-in-Italy fabrics. Critics, however, bristle at the price. A big reason for the higher prices: all their strollers are made in Italy. The quality is amazing, but you’ll be paying for it.
Can you fly with car seats?
No. Every U.S. airline allows you to check a car seat free of charge when traveling with a child. You can check your car seat at the airport baggage counter or wait and check it at your gate.
What are the car seat laws in Italy?
For our children to remain under protection while traveling, they require a car seat belt. It is crucial as per the Italy car seat laws regulations. Kids have to be well secured in their seats to avoid any collisions. Car seat laws ensure they’re secured whenever traveling by car.
Can I use a car seat in a taxi in Europe?
The use of child car seats in a taxi in Europe is generally not required as taxi are exempt from the EU rule. However, you should check for any local / country restrictions as the EU laws are a minimum standard and some member states have imposed stricter regulations around child car seats.
Can a child travel in a car with a seatbelt?
Children under 3 may only travel in private or goods vehicles where an appropriate car seat (child restraint system) is used. Children aged 3-12 must use an appropriate car seat (child restraint system) with the seat belt (where fitted). Rear facing car seats may only be used where an active airbag is disabled.
What are the car seat laws for children in the UK?
Any child under 150 cm (or less than 36kg) must use an appropriate car seat (child restraint system) for the weight and height. Children should where possible, travel in the rear seats of a car, however it is not a legal requirement to do so. Backless booster seats can only be used by children over 125 cm tall.