Will holding a baby in the front passenger seat on the highway result in demerit points?
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A fine ranging from 5 to 30 yuan will be imposed, but no demerit points will be deducted. Below is relevant information about holding a baby in the front passenger seat: 1. Relevant information about the illegality of holding a baby in the front passenger seat: According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, children under the age of 12 are not allowed to sit in the front row of a motor vehicle, and preschool children in the rear seats must use dedicated child seats as required. 2. Other penalties for holding a child in the front passenger seat: When a vehicle is driving on a highway or urban expressway, if a child is held in the front passenger seat without being properly secured with a seatbelt, the penalty for not wearing a seatbelt is a fine of 20 yuan without demerit points, and holding the child will also result in a fine ranging from 5 to 30 yuan. When driving on urban roads with a speed limit below 50 km/h, holding a child in the front passenger seat without a seatbelt will incur a fine ranging from 5 to 30 yuan, along with educational measures to correct the behavior.
Holding a baby in the front passenger seat on the highway is no trivial matter. According to traffic regulations, this is considered dangerous driving behavior, as the baby is not secured with a seatbelt or a child safety seat. In the event of an airbag deployment, it could cause severe injuries or even fatal accidents. If caught by the police, it typically results in a 3-point deduction on the driver's license, along with a fine of several hundred yuan. In some areas, temporary suspension of driving privileges may also be imposed. I’ve seen many accident reports where parents carelessly held their children in the front seat, and during sudden braking or collisions, the children were thrown out, leading to tragic outcomes. It’s recommended to install a professional child safety seat in the rear seat, preferably one with ISOFIX interfaces, which are easy to install and reliable, ensuring both child safety and compliance with regulations. High-speed roads involve higher risks due to faster speeds, so safety should always come first—don’t compromise safety for momentary convenience. Regularly watching traffic safety awareness videos and developing good habits can help avoid unnecessary troubles.
