If you drive through the streets of Calgary or Edmonton you should know that the traffic regulations require all car drivers in the cities of Alberta to have a valid baby seat and have not been in any accident before. Alberta Transportation associated with Alberta Health and the injury prevention center set up a program to help people in the province of Alberta learn more about the importance and obligation for parents of one or more babies to have a seat (current and authorized) baby in the car. The proper use of a car safety seat or car seat reduces the likelihood that your child has injuries or dies in an accident by up to 75%.
Child Car Safety Seat:
-In Alberta for all people, including tourists, visitors, etc. are required by law to carry a seat for a baby car for children under six years weighing less than 18 kilos (40 pounds).
-In Alberta, the fine for not wearing a seatbelt or a child safety seat is approximately $ 155.
-The children must remain in their back seat facing back until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 10 kilos (22 pounds) and walk independently.
-The children must remain in their forward facing seat until they reach the maximum weight and height for their seat and the child is less than 18 kgs (40 pounds) and six years old.
– Children under nine years of age, weighing between 18 and 36 kilograms (40-80 pounds) or less than 145 cm (4’9 “) tall, are safer in a child seat when traveling in a vehicle .
– Without a seat, a child is three and a half times more likely to suffer a significant injury or injury.
NOTE: If a child safety seat has been involved in a collision, replace it immediately. To find out if the seat or car seat you are buying is safe, check it out. Alberta Child Safety Roads
Each province and territory may have its own age, height and weight restrictions. Consult the “Choosing a child car seat or booster seat” website for your province or territory for more information.
-Always look for the National Safety Mark. It is proof the child car seat meets Canadian safety standards.
-It is illegal to import, sell or use child car seats in Canada that do not have a National Safety Mark.*
-Parents are strongly advised to buy a child car seat only from a Canadian retailer in their area.