How old can a child be before they can sit in the front seat of a car?
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How old can a child be before they can sit in the front seat of a car?
 
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evil_streak_78
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They have to be out of a booster seat, which means they have to be at least 4'9" tall, that way they can use the shoulder harness properly. Not sure on the age limit part. |
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debbie
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In the UK the legislation is age12 or 13 or 1.35 metres in height which ever comes first. |
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cunny
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There is no statutory age in UK except in that the seat belt must fit the child - like booster seats in the back for children below a certain height ( not age related) . In France the age is 12 I think so that would seem to be a sensible age. |
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MERLIN
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there is no age limit as to how old a child should be.just remember that the child has to be properly secured in an approprate seat. |
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smile_its_not_that_painfull
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Its not so much about the age as it is the height, and the ability to wear a seatbelt properly. As stated above, in the US a child must be 4'9" tall before they are allowed to be out of a booster seat. When they are tall enough to be out of a booster seat, then they should be able to ride in the front seat. |
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KDM1985
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This is a tricky one. Different laws apply in different states and countries. The issue isn't so much about age as it is size. Children can be seriously hurt by a seatbelt or an airbag. |
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Ruby
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yeah im pretty sure its 13 although i think it relies on weight but im not 100% sure what the weight requirements are. |
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k
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The child has to be 13 YEARS old before it can LEGALLY sit in the front seat. |
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Dee L
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There are no specifics on this in the law as far as I can see.
Your child just has to be suitably restrained.
http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/carrying_safely/others/laws.htm
The info I found on Australia said that no legal restrictions are in place for kids but the recommendation is that they sit in the rear of the car.... |
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Holly
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I think its 12 or 13.. |
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FAST&FURIOUS
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i think 12/13 but i did since i was 8 and im 13 now |
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You Know who
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It depends on what state you are in.
Safety wise, a child should be no younger than 12 years old & even then must be able to sit properly in the seat & have the seatbelt fit him properly.
I believe the legal age in CA is age 8 |
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Tam
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Here in Australia, the legal age is 8... I think... |
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flyufoolz_1
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I believe the legal age is 13 |
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Ste fireblade
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I was told 12 years old |
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Nemo
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the age my mom set for me was 12 |
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