Is it mandatory to install child seats in private cars?
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There is no mandatory regulation in China requiring children to use safety seats. Here are more regulations regarding passengers in cars: 1. Holding a child: Parents holding a child are not allowed to sit in the front passenger seat, nor can child safety seats be fixed in the front passenger seat. 2. Wearing seat belts: If the front passenger does not fasten the seat belt while driving on highways or urban expressways, they will be fined through electronic monitoring or on-site checks and required to correct the behavior. 3. Wearing seat belts: For roads with speed limits below 50 km/h outside highways and urban expressways, front passengers not wearing seat belts will receive a verbal warning and educational correction without penalty points or fines.
As a parent of two children, I firmly believe that private cars must be equipped with child safety seats, a conviction deeply rooted in my personal experience. During a family trip last year, an emergency braking situation occurred, and the child seat securely held my child in place, preventing serious injury. From a safety perspective, seat belts are ineffective for children and may cause strangulation or ejection; whereas child seats provide age-appropriate support, significantly reducing accident risks. According to my research, children without safety seats face over a 60% risk of severe injury in car crashes. Therefore, regardless of legal requirements, I insist on using them and have chosen a certified brand with ECE approval, ensuring proper installation. A child's life is priceless, and any negligence could lead to lifelong regret. I strongly advise all parents to make this a habit and prioritize checking seat safety before every trip.
