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Read rule 102

Fitness and preparation: rules 89–102

Check vehicle condition, fitness to drive, alcohol and drugs, loading, seat belts and child restraints before setting off.

Rule 102

Children in cars, vans and other goods vehicles. Drivers who are carrying children in cars, vans and other goods vehicles should also ensure that children should get into the vehicle through the door nearest the kerb child restraints are properly fitted to manufacturer’s instructions children do not sit behind the rear seats in an estate car or hatchback, unless a special child seat has been fitted the child safety door locks, where fitted, are used when children are in the vehicle children are kept under control.

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