How old must a child be to sit in the front seat of a car?
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Automobile front seats are suitable for passengers aged 14 and above. Below is relevant information regarding children sitting in the front passenger seat: New traffic regulations state: The updated traffic regulations do not prohibit children under 14 from sitting in the front seat, but considering children's physical characteristics and safety requirements, it is best for children under 12 not to sit in the front. Impact force tolerance: Children cannot withstand the tremendous impact force generated by airbag deployment. The instantaneous impact force when an airbag deploys can reach up to 1 kilonewton, which may cause severe injuries to children. According to 1999 US statistics, the majority of the 150 fatalities caused by airbag deployment were children.