How Old Should a Child Be to Sit in the Front Seat?
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Children aged 12 and above can sit in the front seat. The dangers and penalties for children sitting in the front passenger seat are as follows: Dangers of children sitting in the front passenger seat: When the airbag deploys, the immense impact force can knock the child unconscious; in the event of a collision, unbelted children are prone to being ejected; due to their active nature, children may distract the driver and even play with the gear shift. Penalties for children sitting in the front passenger seat: For minors under 12 years old sitting in the front passenger seat, a warning will be issued requiring correction, with no points deducted or fines imposed; when driving on highways, a fine will be levied if the front passenger is not wearing a seatbelt.
As a parent who frequently drives children around, I find this issue particularly important. According to traffic regulations, children under 12 years old or shorter than 1.4 meters are not recommended to sit in the front seat. The deployment speed of airbags can reach 300 kilometers per hour, and children's bones are not fully developed yet. Such a strong impact would definitely cause secondary injuries. My neighbor's child suffered a clavicle fracture from sitting in the front seat. Now I strictly require my child to sit in a rear safety seat. Even for children over 12, they must wear seat belts properly before sitting in the front. The most important thing when driving with kids is safety - never take shortcuts that could put children at risk.
