Where should a 4-year-old child who is taller than 135 cm sit if the car does not have an appropriate restraint system?
Traffic safety: Transported persons and cargo
Explanation
For a child **4 years old and over 135 cm tall**, if the car does not have an appropriate restraint system, they must sit in the **rear seat secured with the seat belt**. This is due to the following reasons:
- **Safety in the rear seat**: Children should travel in the rear seat whenever possible, as it is the safest place in the event of an accident. This is especially important if the vehicle does not have an adequate child restraint system.
- **Use of the seat belt**: Even if the child does not use a specific child restraint system, the vehicle's seat belt must be used to secure the child in their seat. This is mandatory for all passengers in a vehicle that has seat belts installed.
- **Exceptions for the front seat**: Children can only travel in the front seat in specific situations, such as when there are no rear seats available or child restraint systems cannot be installed in them. However, these conditions do not apply in this case, as the child is over 135 cm tall and can use the seat belt in the rear seat.
Therefore, the safest and most appropriate option is for the child to travel in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened.
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