I'm not positive but I think it's illegal to install an infant car seat in the front seat. So if the vehicle doesn't have a back seat, is it illegal to use it? If it makes a difference I live in Minnesota, the truck is a 98 Silverado, no airbags that I know of. Anyone know?
2007-03-26 05:23:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
It is not illegal to put an infant car seat in the front seat., but a '98 truck likely has driver and passenger side airbags, if it goes off it could injure the child. Newer trucks have a switch to shut off the passenger airbags. Perhaps you should consider trading up.
2007-03-27 13:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All trucks with passenger airbags have a shut off... they are sometimes located in the glove box but check that specific truck....
using a car seat in the front is ONLY legal in trucks for that very reason... you must turn the airbags (if equipped) off then it is safe.
2007-03-29 09:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by Breana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal, as long as you have the airbag off on the passenger side and that the car seat is properly fastened in w/ the seat belt.
2007-03-28 20:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by rebelgrl00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's natural to worry but you don't have to. Carseat is better than no carseat. Just srtap it in good and solid and shut off the airbag and you're golden from a legal standpoint. Yeah there are lots of studies that say all different kinds of ways to secure your kids but the fact is that there are so many different ways to crash and get injured that it all boils down to wether or not the carseat is secured firmly. After that we can only hope for the best.
2007-03-26 05:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it's legal. But use the switch on the dash to shut off the right side airbag, so it won't hurt your child in an accident. The switch has a keyhole for the ignition key in the dash.
2007-03-26 05:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by Ben H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not that im aware of.
the baby should be facing the opposite way of the windshield.
if a toddler then a full harness is a good. seat belt must be very snug in the seat. when you put the seat belt through the back and attach it to the clip make sure to pull the belt tight with no slack left.
2007-03-26 06:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by slipkid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not illegal I have drivin my son home from the hospital in one and as long as the airbag is off your baby will be safe. Hope this hlps you.LATER
2007-03-29 15:16:02 · answer #7 · answered by Miss*Sexy617 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be much more illegal not to. It's not illegal here in Texas, but I'm not positive about there.
2007-03-26 05:31:26 · answer #8 · answered by playdoh1986 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,it is legal
shut off any airbage
2007-03-26 05:27:21 · answer #9 · answered by gun man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋