A child can be exempted from using a child restraint system in situations such as when the child requires immediate medical treatment or has a medical condition or physical disability that prevents them from safely using a child restraint or seatbelt. In these cases, a doctor or health professional may provide a certificate or special instructions for how the child should be safely transported in the vehicle. Other exemptions may apply in emergencies or specific vehicle situations where a child restraint system is not available or feasible, but generally, children need to be restrained until they meet certain height or age criteria (e.g., 135 cm tall or 12 years old).
Common exemptions include:
- Immediate medical treatment requiring exemption from child restraint use.
- Medical or physical disabilities certified by a health professional.
- Emergency situations where child restraints are unavailable.
- Specific vehicle constraints such as insufficient space for multiple child restraints.
These rules ensure the child's safety while accommodating exceptional cases where the use of a child restraint system is impractical or medically contraindicated.