is it against the law for a five year old to sit in the front seat of a car even with a booster seat, i thought they had to be 14 years old.
2007-10-15 20:09:54 · 13 answers · asked by Lynn C 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
The New Law for Children over 3 and up to EITHER 1.35 metres in height, OR the age of 12
Children over 3 and up to 135 cms in height or the age of 12 MUST use a child restraint,with very few exceptions.In the Front Seat
The child MUST use the correct child restraint.
In the Rear Seat
The child MUST use the correct restraint, where seat belts are fitted.
There are three exemptions, where a child in this category does not have to use a child restraint. In each case the child MUST use the adult belt instead. They are -
1) in a licensed taxi or private hire vehicle;
2) if the child is travelling on a short distance for reason of unexpected necessity;
3) if there are two occupied child restraints in the rear which prevent the fitment of a third.
In addition, a child 3 and over may travel unrestrained in the rear seat of a vehicle if seat belts are not available.
It is the driver's legal responsibility to ensure that the child is correctly restrained.
2007-10-15 20:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by Leo 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
There is no law in the UK prohibiting children from travelling in the front seat of cars. However they must have the appropriate child restraint (child seat, booster cushion, etc), just as they must have in the rear seat.
2007-10-15 22:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has ALWAYS been ILLEGAL for anyone under the age of 13 - with or without a booster seat - to sit in the front of any vehicle.
2007-10-15 21:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by k 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New laws in force would require all children under the age of 11 or under 4'5" (1.35m) in height to be in child/baby car seats.
2007-10-15 20:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oohh....didn't think that booster seats were legal in the front of a car anyway?
2007-10-15 20:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by murphywingedspur 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New laws in force would require all children under the age of 11 or under 4'5" (1.35m) in height to be in child/baby car seats.
2007-10-15 20:14:21 · answer #6 · answered by k² 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
New laws in force would require all children under the age of 11 or under 4'5" (1.35m) in height to be in child/baby car seats.
2007-10-15 20:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
you have to have all kids 14 or under in back seat even in a car seat
2007-10-15 20:18:13 · answer #8 · answered by curliwhirli 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes you need to be 14 to sit in the front
2007-10-15 20:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might find this site useful, it lists the laws on seatbelts etc.
http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/seatbelts.htm
2007-10-15 20:47:49 · answer #10 · answered by CMH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋