At What Age Can a Child Ride in the Front Passenger Seat on the Highway?
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Children aged 12 and above can ride in the front passenger seat on the highway. Additionally, parents holding infants are not allowed to sit in the front passenger seat, nor can child safety seats be installed there. If front seat passengers fail to fasten their seat belts while driving on highways or urban expressways, they may be fined via electronic monitoring or on-site enforcement and required to correct the violation. Below are precautions for driving on highways: 1. Drive in designated lanes: Highways have clearly marked lanes for large vehicles, small vehicles, etc. After overtaking, promptly return to your designated lane and avoid occupying other lanes for extended periods. Emergency lanes should not be occupied without valid reasons. 2. Maintain safe speeds and avoid speeding: The dangers of speeding are well-known and can lead to irreversible consequences, whether on local roads or highways. 3. Maintain safe following distances: Under normal conditions with dry roads and good braking, the following distance in meters should not be less than the speed in km/h (e.g., 80m for 80km/h, 100m for 100km/h). Pay attention to roadside distance markers. In rain, fog, snow, or wet conditions, double the following distance. 4. Observe traffic signs: Always watch for roadside and overhead signs and markings, staying slightly to the right to avoid crossing the right lane divider, allowing sufficient space for overtaking vehicles. 5. Avoid occupying emergency lanes during accidents: If an accident blocks traffic lanes, do not occupy emergency lanes, as this hinders rescue vehicles. 6. Prevent fatigue driving and take timely breaks: Fatigue driving is extremely dangerous on highways, as it slows reaction times and impairs the ability to handle emergencies.
