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How old should a child be to sit in the front seat?

How old should a child be to sit in the front seat?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates the lives of 248 children under 5 years old were saved by car seats in 2015. Even low-impact crashes when a young person is in the front seat can cause significant damage if a child isn’t big or old enough to sit in the front seat.

Do you sit in the front or back seat?

It is recommended to have children sit in the back because the front seat is not as safe as the backseat. When the child is buckled in the back seat instead of the front, it reduces the risk of fatality during a car accident.

How tall do you have to be to sit in front seat in UK?

Where can a child sit in the car? Children aged between three and 12, or up to the height of 135cm (4’4”) in the UK and 150cm in Ireland (4’9”), must travel in a child seat placed in either the front or back of a car. Once a child surpasses 135cm (4’4”), they are allowed to travel without a child seat, at which point they’ll legally be required …

Can a child sit in the front seat without a booster seat?

Once a child surpasses 135cm (4’4”), they are allowed to travel without a booster seat in the front or back. We strongly recommend that children should sit in the back and remain rear-facing for as long as possible to minimise the risk of injury.

How old does a child have to weigh to sit in the front seat?

Children older than one year or more than 20 pounds can ride in a front-facing car seat. Children must be in car seats until they are at least four years old and weigh at least 40 pounds.

How old must a child be to sit in the front seat?

A child must be 12 years old to sit in the front seat of an automobile.

Can a 8 year old sit in the front seat?

A child in a rear-facing car seat may only ride in the front seat if the airbag is turned off. Children must be properly buckled in a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4-feet-9-inches tall. Children must be properly buckled in a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4-feet-9-inches tall. Children must ride in a seat until they reach the age requirement or the height requirement, whichever comes first.

How old do you have to be to sit in front seat of car?

Children younger than 13 should ride in the back seat of the vehicle whenever possible for additional safety. At 13 years old, your child can sit in the front seat of your car, but not recommended prior to age 13.

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Ruth Doyle