Car seized on airport trip after child found with no seatbelt

A car was stopped on its way to the airport after police found a child was not wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the Nissan was also found to be uninsured, and the car was seized by Wiltshire Police.

Wiltshire Specialist Operations posted: “They were going to the airport however it will be a delayed check-in as the vehicle has been seized for no insurance.

“Please ensure the tray is in the upright position.”

What does the law say about children wearing seatbelts?

The AA says that with few exceptions, all children under 12 and under 135cm tall must use an appropriate child restraint when travelling in a car.

It continues: “There’s a special exemption for children over three on an occasional journey (unforeseen emergency) over a short distance – so it doesn’t apply to the regular school run.

"And the child must still use an adult belt and must sit in the rear.

“The only exemption for children under 3 is when they travel in the back of a taxi and a child seat is not available.”