Can children ride in the front seat of a car? What parents need to know
There are a number of rules that explain how a child can be transported in a car and whether they are allowed to sit in the front seat during a trip.
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).
You may also be interested in the news:
7 Hidden but Surprisingly Useful Features Every Car Has
Modern cars are packed with features most drivers never notice — from safety tricks to small conveniences that make life easier.
Steering Basics: Why You Shouldn’t Turn the Wheel All the Way to the Stop
Seasoned drivers know better than to crank a hydraulic power-steering system to the point of squeaks and groans.
If Zodiac Signs Were Cars: The All-Wheel-Drive Horoscope That’ll Take You Places
Or: Why This Horoscope Smells Like Gasoline, Personality, and a Little Bit of Therapy
Mystery Button Hidden Under Most Car Dashboards — And Why So Many Drivers Don’t Know It Exists
Modern cars are packed with features and buttons whose purpose can be surprisingly hard to guess.
Astronaut Button: What This Mysterious Car Feature Actually Does
Some functions in a modern car make sense only after digging into the owner’s manual — and this little button is a perfect example.