What is the minimum age for a passenger to travel in the front seat of the vehicle?
Traffic safety: Transported persons and cargo
Explanation
To allow a passenger to travel in the **front seat** of a vehicle, they must be at least **12 years old**. This rule is established to ensure the safety of children, as the vehicle's safety systems, such as seat belts and airbags, are designed for adults and may not be safe for younger children.
- **Children under 135 centimeters** must use a child restraint system appropriate to their size and weight, and they generally must travel in the rear seat. This is because the rear seat is safer in the event of an accident.
- Children can only travel in the front seat in exceptional situations, such as when the vehicle does not have rear seats, all rear seats are occupied by other children, or it is not possible to install a child restraint system in the rear seats.
Therefore, the minimum age for a passenger to travel in the front seat is **12 years**, thus ensuring that the passenger can safely use the vehicle's safety devices.
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