Is It a Traffic Violation to Place a Child Seat in the Front Passenger Seat?

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Placing a child seat in the front passenger seat is not considered a traffic violation. As of April 2021, there are no specific regulations in traffic laws addressing this issue. Discouraging Children from Sitting in the Front Passenger Seat: Although placing a child seat in the front passenger seat is not a violation, traffic police do not recommend allowing children under 12 years old (or under 1.4 meters tall) to sit in the front passenger seat during actual driving. Potential Harm to Children: It is extremely dangerous for children to sit in the front passenger seat. Due to their smaller body size, in the event of a collision, the seatbelt may not secure the child properly and could instead dig deeply into the child's neck. The immense force from a collision is enough to cause severe damage to the neck bones. Even if a parent holds the child in the front passenger seat, during a collision at even moderate speeds, the adult would be unable to keep hold of the child.