How many years can you ride in the front seat in Ukraine?

First of all, it is important to consider that safety baby should be above all else. That is why the police have provided for the establishment of special child seats that will help control the situation, as well as not worry about the well-being of the baby. The choice of a car seat, the acceptable age for driving in the front seat and the experience of European countries - further.

How old have they been in the front seat?

There is no official age for transporting children in the front seat. However, traffic rules necessarily require a child car seat if the child is not yet 12 years old. Therefore, in fact, it is possible to transport children in the front seat even at one year old, but remember: the responsibility always lies with the driver. And it's better to spend money on a car seat once than pay a fine for its absence later.

General rules for drivers 

The general rules are as follows. Toddlers under 7 years old must ride exclusively in car seats. Both in the front and back seats. At the age of 7-12, the child can ride at the parent's choice both in the car seat and using the basic seat belts.

So is it necessary to put the chair in the car?

Of course you do. And it is important to do it efficiently. First of all, turn off the airbag, because if it is activated in the event of an accident, the child may suffer more. It is best to place the seat in the center of the rear seat. It does not need to be placed close to windows - this adds more risks in the event of an accident.

Classification of child car seats 

Removable child seats can also be classified according to the child's age and weight. Let's analyze the basic classification.

Up to 10 kg, up to a year. The seat must accommodate a special infant car seat that can take a horizontal position. This is important for a child, since he will not be able to sit normally in a child seat for up to six months.

Up to 13 kg, up to one and a half years. For such children, it is necessary to install a cocoon chair. It adopts a design adjacent to the conventional carrycot and armchair. It can be installed in both the rear and front seats. The direction of the chair should be in the direction of the movement of the cars.

Up to 18 kg, up to 4 years. For them, it is preferable to choose a car seat that can also be positioned in the back and front seats. This structure must be placed with its back to traffic. However, many install it in the direction of the movement of cars. There is no unequivocal answer to the question whether this is considered a violation.

Up to 25 kg, up to 7 years. Such a large baby should be carried in a child car seat. It should be installed exclusively in the direction of travel. Also, be sure to fasten your child with regular seat belts.

Up to 36 kg, up to 12 years. The child is being taken in an autocross. And they fasten, as in previous cases, with the seat belts of the car.

In which countries is it allowed to carry a child in the front seat?

Without Borders: Finland.

In child restraint device: Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Malaysia, South Korea.

It is strictly prohibited: the rest of the EU, as well as Brazil.

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