At What Age Can a Child Sit in the Front Passenger Seat of a Car?

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Children must be at least 12 years old to sit in the front passenger seat of a car. There are no strict regulations prohibiting children from sitting in the front passenger seat or requiring the use of child safety seats, but there are clear rules that minors under 12 years old are not allowed to sit in the front passenger seat. More details are as follows: 1. When driving a motor vehicle on the road, minors under 12 years old must not be seated in the front passenger seat. Although minors aged 12 and above can sit in the front passenger seat, it is recommended to use a child safety seat for added safety. Additionally, pregnant women should avoid sitting in the front passenger seat due to their body shape, as seat belts are not designed with pregnant women in mind. To minimize unnecessary risks, it is advised not to sit in the front passenger seat. 2. Use a dedicated child safety seat: Minors under 12 years old are not allowed to sit in the front seat of a motor vehicle, and school-age children in the rear seats must use a dedicated child safety seat as required by regulations. Holding a child in the front passenger seat is prohibited, and passengers in the front seat who fail to fasten their seat belts may be fined.