Children in ute seats

dont know, but the fines increase heavily as they grow up.
along with demerit points.

definatly say no.
just on tv the other night!

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Driver-guide/Child-restraints.aspx

Here is a Q & A off the Qld TMR website

Child seat laws QLD

I found a ute related question at the RACQ site below.

RACQ

"If a vehicle has only one row of seats (ute or commecial vehicle) a child can sit in the front seat as long as they are properly restrained for their age & size. "

Children up to 7 must be in a child restraint.
The issue may be more about how to securely anchor the child restraint in your ute. Im sure its been done before.

Have fun.

Hi Geoff

Not sure about the laws/rules in Qld, but used to travel with my young fella in the centre seat of my 75 LC. It was a tight fit - but my kids are big given I'm 6'5".

We had an approved restraint point put in and used a Safe and Sound H harness (with the lap belt) and a child seat. H harness stopped him bouncing around - just get a child seat with an anti-submarine strap. It effectively turns the harness into a 5 point harness and stops any sliding out in the event of an accident.

Currently using the same set up in my 100 series with my 5 year old in the middle of the rear seat (he takes after the nagivator and wants to see everything).

Cheers

Anthony

Wonderfully helpful site. Looks like we'll have to wait another year, wouldn't like to risk him.
Thanks for the replies, Geoff