How many points will be deducted for a child sitting in the front passenger seat?
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For minors under the age of 12 sitting in the front passenger seat, a warning will be issued and correction will be required, but no points will be deducted and no fine will be imposed. The following is relevant information: 1. Relevant legal provisions: According to Article 42, Paragraph 2 of the "Implementation Measures of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", minors under the age of 12 are not allowed to sit in the front row of motor vehicles, and preschool children in the rear seats must use special seats as required. 2. Hazards of children sitting in the front passenger seat: 1. When the airbag is deployed, the impact force may knock the child unconscious. 2. In the event of a collision, children who are not wearing seat belts are likely to be thrown out, as the front passenger seat belt is not designed for children, and even if they are wearing a seat belt, there is still a risk of injury or being thrown out. 3. Due to the active nature of children, they may distract the driver and may even play with the gear lever.
I often drive with my kids, and having a child in the front passenger seat can indeed result in a fine, typically 2 penalty points and around 200 yuan, as stipulated by traffic regulations. It's particularly dangerous for children to sit in the front, especially during sudden braking, as the airbag can injure them. It's best to have them sit in the back and wear seat belts or use child safety seats. A friend of mine got caught last year, not only losing points but also wasting time with a lengthy education session. It's important to develop the habit of checking your child's seating before driving to avoid trouble for the sake of convenience.
