The use of safety belts and child restraints in the Auckland region is above the national average, but beneath that of the best region.

Regional Road Safety Plan (2009)

The Auckland region has a high rate of safety belt use. The most recent survey (2001) from the Land Transport NZ shows that adult front seat safety belts wearing rates are as high as 99% in Auckland City and 94% across the region. Adult rear seat wearing has increased and is now around 84% across the region. Child safety seat use is still comparatively low with an average of 75% use across the region.

ACC Injury Prevention along with a variety of community organisations continues to run safety belt programmes in local communities. This includes conducting baseline surveys, organising community safety promotions, sending out warning letters and following up with enforcement checkpoints with the police. For more information please contact David Peirce, ACC Injury Prevention

Child Seats

Plunket Child Seat Rentals Schemes - booster seats, infant and child restraints available for short and long term hire suitable for newborns and children up to seven years. They are available for a minimal cost to ensure all families can afford to keep their children safe while travelling.

Plunket Car Seat Rental Schemes contacts by area:
Auckland City
Counties Manukau
Waitemata
Other Areas

The Baby Factory- offers both short term and long term child seats for hire.

Safe2Go – a training initiative funded by ACC and NZ Transport Agency that provides information about keeping your child safe in your car with tips on choosing and using a child restraint.