Car seats in TRNC is it ok to have child on lap?

Garfield


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 18:58

HI my daughter is coming to visit with twins of 28mths, she will be flying into Larnaca,we are not sure of the law re: children on laps..do we need car seats,or is it ok if there is a child on adult lap (Two) in the back of the car.If we need seats is there anywhere we can hire car seats? Thanks

cypgab


Joined: 09/01/2010
Posts: 338

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 19:08

I'd suggest you make sure you get a seat regardless of what the law says in the TRNC. Injuries and fatalities on the roads are very high for such a small country.



Afraid I can't help you but with where you get them but maybe if you asked a hire car company where they get theirs?

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 19:08

garfield,



Yes it is illegal although it does happen. Not worth the risk with children, yes you can hire them Wot no Cot have them will try to find number for you but I am sure Cyprus44 members will find number. before me.



Chris

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 19:45

Public Information Message



The best method is to have one child on your lap in the front you won't hold onto them in a crash but no matter the passenger side air bag will take their head off

The second older child should stand between the front seats so that in the event of a front /rear collision they fly through the windscreen impacting on the other cars bonnet

Also make sure all adults in the back do not wear seatbelt so that when a collision occurs they are flung forward

gaining momentum that gives them the effective weight of an elephant until the soft objects in the front(passengers) absorb their momentum and are no more

Sorry for being so blunt but its the facts

BELT UP AT ALL TIMES CHILDREN IN PROPERLY SECURED SAFETY SEATS



You would never forgive yourself seats are hire-able from" wot not cots"

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 20:30

this must be the most silly post i have read so far..come on be honest would you for real put the twins in a car without car seats,the way they drive over here.If you are having problems finding two car seats for god sake bring their own over with them..I could never take the risk..I am sure they go in seats at home,please do likewise here.!!!



Spider,X

jfoggy


Joined: 23/12/2006
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 20:40

Please, on no account should any children be travelling in a car without being strapped into an age/size appropriate car seat....they, children are the most precious things in the world, why would anyone even contemplate travelling in a car, in any country with a child sitting on their lap? Sadly, many years ago, I witnessed the aftermath of a terrible accident where a little one was thrown through the window screen of a car, she had been sitting on her mothers lap. This was in the days when child car seats were just coming in and not everybody had them,(or seatbelts). Although this little one survived the accident God knows how, she was severely injured and lost both legs.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 21:50

This must be a wind up, no sensible person would ask that question.

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 21:55

I'd be so, so embarassed if I was Garfield & had asked that question.

Do people really only, not do things, because they are against the law & they don't want to be prosecuted?

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 21:55

Woodspeckie - I thought so too, but looking at Garfield's previous posts, seems like a 'normal' person????



However, I do agree with you; surely no-one in their right mind would ask that question?

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 22:03

Garfield would you travel in the car with your best china loose on the back seat? No I guess!! AND children are the most precious gift in the world and infinitely more precious than china.

I cannot believe you even asked that question.

Willow hire baby equipment out; 05338663615

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 22:03

Make sure that your child is sitting, or preferably standing, on the driver's lap while the driver is smoking and also permanently on his mobile phone.



After all, you want to become 'Cypriotised' - don't you?



Or do you?

horselover


Joined: 18/01/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
01/07/2010 22:29

lol.funny but true Tenakoutou! ive seen em sittin on the dashboard.my dad told some guy off and asked what would happen if he killed his baby. he simply said, ;i'll make anova one'. what an arsehole! i feel sorry for his wife!

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 07:43

I have an old banger of a car with no seat belts in the back. My daughter in law is visiting in September with the children aged 4 & 6. I have spent the last couple of weeks going from garage to garage asking if they can put seat belts in the back - mostly the reaction has been utter amusement! why would I need seatbelts in the back? Having had no success I have now decided to hire a car for the 2 weeks - complete with two child seats in the back. Expensive but my precious granddaughters are priceless!



Maggie

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 08:29

Don't know about the law for cars but it appears that it is ok to carry them in your lap when you are riding a scooter! That may only be true if the passenger on the scooter is sitting side saddle by the way.

HildySmith


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 1708

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 09:17

WHY would you want to have a child on your lap on these roads with these drivers?

Garfield


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 09:19

I thank you all for you!!!! (but a few )for your sarcastic comments,of course I would not put the children on the back seat,or front for that matter....I am normal (as far as I know) thank you Jeannie, I just wanted to know if you can get car seats here to hire, hence the reason I asked about the law..not everyone worries about it. and I have seen kids standing on the front seat,and on the back of motorbikes,with no helmet,also hanging out windows,and sitting on the drivers lap,saw one the other day at the supermarket with a baby not more than 10mths!!! if that, he was driving with the baby on his lap no one else in the car,so is it any wonder I asked about the law.......Thank you to those who gave me the name of a place to hire. Have a good day all

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 09:29

Garfield if you look what you posted in your 1st message



"HI my daughter is coming to visit with twins of 28mths, she will be flying into Larnaca,we are not sure of the law re: children on laps..do we need car seats,or is it ok if there is a child on adult lap (Two) in the back of the car.If we need seats is there anywhere we can hire car seats? Thanks "



You were asking if you NEEDED car seats or 'is it ok' to have children on an adults lap. To anyone reading your post it looks like you would only bother with car seats IF the law says you have to have them!



Don't then blame people for being outraged and telling you that, regardless of what the law says, it's unthinkable to risk the twins lives by not having them strapped into car seats.



Hope you get fixed up with child seats & have a lovely time with your grandchildren!



Maggie

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 10:04

Hi Garfield

I have a full range of baby equipment to hire including car seats. My number is 0533 8642944 or you can email me marcosthechef@gmail.com



Thanks

onestop


Joined: 31/10/2009
Posts: 214

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 14:37

Garfield

Transfer cars LCA to North Cyprus provide car seats and can also provide for the period of hire if you book with a good co.

HildySmith


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 1708

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 15:24

there has been car seats and booster seats in the Chateau Lambousa markets on numerous occasions - there is a market on this weekend, why not look there and see what is available.

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 16:32

two killed in roc not wearing seat belts yesterday :-(

http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/national-guardsman-and-pensioner-killed-roads/20100702

Garfield


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 18:13

Okay thank you all, for your help...and just for the Record I would never put my grandchildrens lives at risk..My reason for asking the question about the law was because they will be traveling by Taxi from LCA ....End of story.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 18:27

Garfied perhaps you should have asked Do Taxis have car seats in back for twins.! maybe even contacted the company to ask them also..You cant wonder at the response you have received !





Spider,X

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 18:50

Maggie

Sorry to hear you couldn't get fixed up with seat belts but the offer of the booster seats is still there should you need them at any time.

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
02/07/2010 21:05

Thanks Hattikins - I meant to ring you but my brain has been completely addled between the heat & the most lazy aggravating kitchen fitter in the world!



Many thanks for your kind offer - if we ever get together enough dosh to buy a more up to date car I may ask a loan of the seats!



Maggie x