Is It a Traffic Violation for a Child to Sit Alone in the Back Seat?

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In traffic regulations, there are no specific provisions regarding children under 12 years old sitting alone in the back seat, so it is not considered a traffic violation for a child to sit alone in the back. However, it is important to note that children under 4 years old must use a child safety seat, and children under 12 years old are not allowed to sit in the front passenger seat. Below are more related details: Precautions: 1. In terms of safety, a child sitting alone in the back seat is no less dangerous than sitting in the front, especially for more active children who might open doors or windows and cause accidents. In emergency situations, they may not be able to take care of themselves, so it is best not to travel alone with a child. 2. Additionally, the newly revised "Law on the Protection of Minors," which came into effect on June 1, 2021, clearly stipulates "measures such as equipping child safety seats and educating minors to comply with traffic rules to prevent minors from being harmed in traffic accidents."