Child safety advocate says N.S. changes to car seat rules makes province ‘leader’ in country

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-10-07 18:27:25.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Transportation, Public Safety, Justice, Governance]

The Government of Nova Scotia has released the first set of regulations under its new Traffic Safety Act, replacing the 1920s-era Motor Vehicle Act, effective October 19. The updated rules establish Canada's first age-based minimums for children's car seats, requiring children to remain in rear-facing car seats until at least age two and harnessed car seats until age four. Additionally, the regulatory framework modernizes distracted driving rules, creates inclusive cyclist rules, and establishes clearer guidelines for emerging vehicle types such as electric scooters.