What are the new regulations for children riding in private cars in 2020?
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2020 new regulations for children riding in private cars are: Parents or other guardians and other adults carrying minors under 12 years old must not arrange for them to sit in the front passenger seat. When carrying minors under 4 years old in family passenger vehicles, they should be equipped with and correctly use child safety seats. When driving motor vehicles on the road, the following behaviors are prohibited: 1. Arranging for minors under 12 years old to sit in the front passenger seat; 2. When driving family passenger vehicles carrying minors under 4 years old, not equipping or not correctly using child safety seats; 3. Parents or other guardians and other adult citizens should pay attention to the safety of minors when riding in vehicles and must not leave minors alone in motor vehicles.
I remember the 2020 new child passenger regulations were quite strict, mainly targeting private vehicle safety. Children under 4 years old must sit in the rear seats using certified child safety seats—this is a mandatory requirement. Children under 150cm in height must also use restraint systems and are absolutely prohibited from sitting in the front passenger seat, as airbags can potentially cause harm to young children. I always pay special attention to this when taking my child out, choosing seats with ISOFIX or LATCH certified interfaces for easy and secure installation. Once, I forgot to properly fasten the seat and was reminded that it could result in a fine of over 200 yuan and penalty points. The new regulations aim to reduce child injury and fatality risks in traffic accidents. Parents should make it a habit to regularly check if the seat is loose or damaged. Like me, downloading a traffic app for real-time updates can be a big help. Safety comes first—don’t cut corners. Spend extra time installing and testing the seat position to avoid discomfort or sudden accidents for your child.
