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If you\u2019re visiting Spain and plan on hiring a car<\/a>, then you need to remember that like the UK, Spain has strict laws concerning the use of seat belts and car seats. EVERYONE in the vehicle must wear a seat belt at all times, and children have to be in the correct safety seat for their age and height.<\/p>\n

Unlike the UK, where children need to be over 135 cm or<\/strong> over 12 years old, in Spain children need to be over 135 cm tall and<\/strong> over 12 years<\/del> before they can travel without a car seat. EDIT <\/strong>(9th June 2014): Now children only need to be over 135 cm to travel without a car sear in Spain too, due to the last changes in the traffic law.
\nFurthermore, anyone who does not meet these criteria is forbidden to travel in the front seat of the vehicle.<\/p>\n

There is a certain amount of overlap with the seat groups, but to help you choose the best car seat for your younger passengers, here\u2019s a summary of the car seats rules for each age.<\/p>\n

Babies up to 18 months \u2013 weighing up to 13 kg in rear facing seats \u2013 Groups 0 and 0+<\/strong>
\nYounger infants should be facing away from the direction of travel, with straps running securely over each shoulder and fastening between the legs.<\/p>\n

Infants from 18 months to 4 years – weighing between 9 \u2013 18 kg in forward facing seats \u2013 Groups 1 and 2<\/strong>
\nOlder infants can face the direction of travel, but only directly behind one of the front seats \u2013 not in the central rear seat. They feature similar fastenings to the Groups 0 and 0+.<\/p>\n

Children from 3 to 12 Years – weighing between 15 \u2013 36 kg in a booster seat \u2013 Groups 2 and 3<\/strong>
\nThis group of seat covers a wide age range, as they often convert from a fully supportive seat into a straight-forward -booster cushion for the older child. Both use the fitted seat belts in the car, but Group 2 seats are designed for children who aren\u2019t ready to sit unsupported on a standard Group 3 booster. Only move your child to a Group 3 seat when they are comfortable with the change and are over 22 kg.<\/p>\n

Children over 135 cm tall<\/b>
\nOlder children should remain on a booster seat until they are over 135 cm tall. The seat belt should comfortably cross over the shoulder without touching the neck.<\/p>\n

As it\u2019s a legal requirement for children in all cars, all of our AurigaCrown rental partners will be able to rent you a car seat when you collect your vehicle. Please specify on your booking if you require one, and prices may vary. \u00a0If you\u2019re booking with us directly in Malaga, you can find further information about our additional item rates on our conditions page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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