10.—(1) The prohibitions in section 15(3) and (3A) of the Act do not apply in relation to—
(a)a small child aged 3 years or more if a seat belt of a description prescribed by regulation 8 for a small child of his height and weight is not available in the front or rear of the vehicle and he is wearing an adult belt;
(b)a child for whom there is a medical certificate;
(c)a child aged under 1 year in a carry cot provided that the carry cot is restrained by straps; or
(d)a disabled child who is wearing a disabled person’s belt.
(2) The prohibition in section 15(3) of the Act does not apply in relation to a small child in a passenger car if no appropriate seat belt is available for him in the front or in the rear of the vehicle.
(3) The prohibition in section 15(3) of the Act does not apply in relation to a small child in a vehicle other than a passenger car if no appropriate seat belt is available for him in the rear of the vehicle.
(4) The prohibition in section 15(3) of the Act does not apply in relation to a large child in any vehicle if no appropriate seat belt is available for him in the rear of the vehicle.
(5) The prohibition in section 15(3A) of the Act does not apply in relation to a child if no appropriate seat belt is available for him in the front of the vehicle.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 10 in force at 2.2.1993, see reg. 1(1)