Can children ride in the front seat of a car? What parents need to know

Child safety during car travel is an important concern for parents. There are specific rules that explain how children can be transported in a vehicle and whether they are allowed to sit in the front seat during the journey.

These points are highlighted by the Patrol Police of Ukraine.

The law enforcement officers note that the risk of injuries in accidents or during sudden braking is reduced by the use of child restraint systems. These include car seats, booster seats, or carrycots for transporting infants.

According to the rules, children up to 150 cm tall must be transported in these systems on any seat except for the front row. However, children up to 3 years old may be transported in the front seat if the car seat is installed facing the opposite direction of travel and the frontal airbag is disabled. For children over 3 years old and up to 150 cm tall, a car seat on the back seats is required. Failure to comply with these rules can result in a fine.

Fines for Transporting Children without Special Systems

According to Ukrainian legislation, drivers can be fined 510 hryvnias (30 tax-exempt minimums) for violating the rules of child transportation. If the violation is repeated within a year, the fine increases to 850 hryvnias (50 minimums).