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14 August
2009
Apollo
Policy on Child Restraints
The
safety of our customers is of the utmost importance
to Apollo. Therefore we have developed a best practice
approach to Child Restraints. We aim for the best
safety (not just recommended levels) for our clients'
children.
Following
this page is a table which indicates the type and
number of Child Restraints that can be fitted to
our vehicles. Clients can rent Child Restraints
(must be pre-booked) from Apollo for $20 per rental.
It is the client's responsibility to fit them (our
branch staff are legally unable to fit them or advise
on how they should be fitted) to the vehicle and
we recommend the following guidelines below.
Child Restraints from overseas will not conform
to the stringent standards required in Australia
and New Zealand. We therefore strongly recommend
overseas renters not to bring their own Child Seats
as they will not be allowed to use them in Apollo
vehicles. For rentals in Australia we advise that
clients should travel to and from our branches via
taxi. If clients have children that require a Child
Restraint then we strongly recommend they order
a taxi with appropriate Child Restraints to meet
their requirements. Our policy has been formulated
to give your clients the best protection possible.
Child
Restraint Guidelines 10/11
Child
Restraint Guidelines 11/12
Options
per table column are not combinable.
**Hitop
A child travelling in the Hitop must be a minimum
of 8 years old and must use the 3 point seatbelt
when travelling. Only 1 child is allowed to travel
in the Hitop at one time. The upper bed of the Hitop
has a maximum weight occupancy of 50kgs and it is
not recommended that any person above this weight
use this bed.
Baby
Capsules
Baby Capsules are not allowed to be fitted to any
Apollo vehicle (including cars).
Baby Capsules are required for infants as follows:
- 0 to 9 kg weight; or
- 0 to 1 year of age (on average); or
- up to 70 cm in length.
Baby
Seats
Baby Seats are required for young children as follows:
- 9 to 18 kg weight; or
- 6 months to 4 years of age (on average); or
- above 70cm in length.
Booster
Seats
Booster Seats are required for young children as
follows:
- 14 to 32 kg weight; or
- 4 to 7 years of age (on average).
All
Child Restraints are front facing and are to be
fitted in the rear of Apollo vehicles.
The
above details are our minimum requirements.
The
above details are subject to the manufacturer's
guidelines for each individual device.
While
all reasonable care has been taken has been taken
in preparing this document, we do not guarantee
the accuracy or completeness of the document. Nor
do we endorse or accept any responsibility for any
views, advice, recommendations or opinions expressed
in the document or referred websites. The content
should only be used for your general information
and use and not by way of specific recommendation
or advice as every individual's circumstances are
different. You should seek your own independent
legal advice before taking any action based in whole
or in part on the document or referred websites.
Apollo shall not be liable for any claims, losses,
injuries, penalties, damages, costs or expenses
arising from the use of this document or referred
websites.
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