Are children under 12 years old allowed to travel in the front seats of a vehicle?
Traffic safety: Transported persons and cargo
Explanation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed to travel in the front seats of a vehicle, except in certain exceptions. This is because safety systems, such as seat belts and airbags, are designed for adults and are not safe for young children.
- **Child restraint systems**: Children who are less than 135 centimeters tall must use child restraint systems appropriate to their height and weight. These systems are safer and should preferably be placed in the central rear seat of the vehicle.
- **Exceptions**: Children can travel in the front seat only if the vehicle does not have rear seats, if all the rear seats are occupied by other children, or if it is not possible to install a child restraint system in the rear seats.
These measures aim to ensure the safety of children in the event of an accident, as the rear seat is generally safer.
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