Will holding a child in the front passenger seat on the highway result in penalty points?
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Holding a child in the front passenger seat will not result in penalty points or fines. However, it is not allowed to hold a child while sitting in the front passenger seat. Although there is no explicit regulation in traffic laws, for safety reasons, it is not recommended for parents to hold children in the front passenger seat. Hazards of sitting in the front passenger seat: 1. High risk of accidents: If the vehicle collides with something, the airbag will deploy instantly, which could knock the child unconscious, and the child is very likely to be thrown out because the force of the collision would make it impossible for the parent to hold onto the child. 2. Distracting the driver: Not allowing children to sit in the front passenger seat is also beneficial for the driver. If a parent holds a child in the front passenger seat, the child's restlessness can distract the driver from normal driving. Lack of concentration can easily lead to a car accident.
As a safety-conscious ordinary driver, I am well aware that holding a child in the front passenger seat on the highway will indeed result in penalty points. According to traffic regulations, holding a child in the front seat is not only dangerous but also illegal. In China, children must use safety seats when traveling in a car, otherwise, they will be fined and penalized with points, typically 2 points for highway violations. The reason is simple: in the event of a collision at high speed, the child can be thrown out of the car or hit the dashboard due to inertia, which is extremely dangerous. I have heard of many parents being penalized for carelessness, ranging from minor point deductions to tragic outcomes. Therefore, I strongly recommend all parents traveling with children to use rear-seat safety seats, complying with the law while ensuring safety. Remember, safety is no small matter—don’t take risks for convenience.
