The rules of the road, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of October 23, 1993 No. 1090, are regularly amended to ensure road safety. At the same time, special attention is paid to the procedure for transportation to vehicles children.

We will try to describe in detail the main requirements and standards in force in 2020, and most importantly - serious changes.

From how old can you transport a child in the front seat

The legislation does not specify the exact period of time from which the child is allowed to be transported in the front seat of the car. The age can be any, starting from infancy. However, it is important to observe one condition.

According to the provisions set out in clause 22.9 of section 22 of the Traffic Rules (SDA RF), children under 11 years old can ride in the front seat of a car only when they are fixed in a special restraint system, that is, in a car seat.

Prohibiting leaving children in cars

Some parents allow themselves to leave their baby alone in the car without adult supervision. This is a direct violation of the provisions of the RF SDA. Moreover, in this case, the length of time during which the child remains alone in the car does not matter.

In accordance with clause 12.18 of section 12 of the SDA of the Russian Federation, children under 7 years of age are prohibited from leaving in the car while it is stopped without the supervision of an adult.

Violation of this rule can lead to very dire consequences. In practice, there are often cases when a car with a child inside began to drive itself, heated up, caught fire, etc.

Using child seats and seat belts

The car in which children are transported must be equipped with seat belts and a car seat. In the latter case, the fixation device must fully correspond to the parameters of the child in terms of height and weight.

The use of one or another method of fixing a minor in a car seat mainly depends on his age.

The main requirements that seat belts must meet, as well as the places where they are attached, are set out in the Decision of the CU Commission dated December 9, 2011 No. 877.

Transportation of children under 7 years old

Children under the age of 7 must only be transported in a car seat suitable for the child's weight and height. This is written in clause 22.9 of section 22 of the SDA RF

Transportation of children from 7 to 11 years old (inclusive)

When transporting a child between the ages of 7 and 11, his parents have more freedom of action. You can choose to use the following means of fixing a minor on the seat (paragraph 2, clause 22.9 of section 22 of the SDA RF):

• seat belts,
• child restraint systems.

Expert opinion

Evgeny Romanov

Lawyer specializing in the protection of rights in areas related to traffic rules, insurance and disputes with the traffic police.

Child under the age of 11 when carried in the front seat passenger car be sure to sit in the car seat. Seat belts cannot be used in this case.

What is the safest place in the car?

By general rules it is believed that the safest place in the car is the rear seat, located in the middle of the passenger compartment. In the event of an accident, the passenger occupying this seat will be more protected from both head-on collisionand from impact to one of the side parts of the car body.

Types of restraints

There are several types of restraint systems designed to transport children in a car. The main criterion by which they differ from each other is the age and weight of the child.

So, there are about 6 types of such devices in total. This includes the following:

Car seat (group 0) - designed to transport babies aged 0 to 6 months. This system looks like a cradle from a conventional stroller. Children are transported in it completely in a lying position. Moreover, it is great for weak babies with problems with the spine, breathing, etc.

From the point of view of safety, the infant car seat is significantly inferior to the car seat.

Car seat (group 0+) - used for older children (under 1 year old). However, it can also transport newborns.

In a group 0+ car seat, the child is in a reclining position. At the same time, the tilt angle is 30-45 degrees, which ensures a comfortable ride and a high level of safety.

This category of restraint has one very important advantage. Upon impact, the chair supports the child's head, thus avoiding injury to the fragile cervical vertebrae.

Car seat (group I) - designed for a child's age from 9 months to 4 years (9-18 kg). Suitable for children who already know how to sit.

Such chairs are equipped with five-point belts or a special restraining table. At the same time, a slight slope is maintained so that the child can sleep comfortably.

Car seat (group II) - suitable for children whose age ranges from 3-7 years with a weight of 15-25 kg. This is calculated for long trips.

In most cases, a Group II car seat is sold in combination with other seats designed for older children.

Car seat (group II-III) - designed for ages from 3 to 12 years old. It does not have five-point anchorages, so the child is fixed on the seat with a regular seat belt. The car seat of this group has a slight slope.

Booster (Group III) - solid construction, which looks like a seat without a back. This restraint system is equipped with armrests as well as seat belt guides.

In terms of safety, boosters are significantly inferior to a car seat, due to the lack of side protection.

In addition to the above, today there are also restraint systems on sale that combine several groups at once (for example, from 0 months to 4 years, from 1 year to 12 years, etc.).

Features of installing car seats of various groups on the front seat

It is important not only to purchase a car seat for your child, but also to install it correctly in the car. Different groups restraint systems can be attached with some differences.

Installation of child seats in a car should be carried out taking into account the following features:

1. Infant Car Seat (0) - In most cases it takes up a lot of space and cannot be installed in the front seat. It is located in the rear seats in the cabin. The direction should be perpendicular to the movement.
2. Car seat (0+) - can be installed in both the back and front seats. In this case, it must be placed against the direction of travel.
3. Car seat (I, II, III) and booster - can be attached to any of the seats in the car, including the front one. Moreover, such restraining systems can only be installed in the direction of travel.

When installing a car seat in the front seat of a car, remember to deactivate the airbag. In the event of an impact, it opens at a speed of 300 km / h, which can cause significant harm to the health of the baby, up to and including death.

Penalty for a child in the front seat

Parents need to remember that for the incorrect transportation of a child in the front seat of a car, administrative responsibility is provided. The fine is imposed in the following amounts (clause 3 of article 12.23 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation):

• 3000 rubles (per driver),
• 25,000 rubles (from officials),
• 100,000 (in relation to organizations).

Transportation of children in different types of transport

The traffic rules reflect the following requirements for the procedure for transporting children in different categories of vehicles:

• it is forbidden to transport a child in the body part truck (Clause 22.2 of Section 22 of the SDA). You can only take it in the cab, a baby under 7 years old must sit in a car seat. If the child is from 7 to 11 years old, then instead of a chair it can be fixed with a seat belt;
• children under the age of 12 are prohibited from carrying back seat motorcycle (clause 22.9 of section 22 of the SDA);
• you cannot carry a child under 7 years old on a bicycle or moped that is not equipped with a special child seat (clause 24.8 of section 24 of the SDA).

FAQ

Often, young parents have many questions about transporting children in a car.

Can a child be transported in the front seat of the Gazelle?

Yes, there really is such an opportunity. However, in this case, the baby must be fixed on the seat using a seat belt or a special restraint system (about in which cases a particular method is used, it is written above).

Can the inspector prohibit further movement after the fine?

Currently, the current Russian legislation does not provide for such a condition. Cases in which the inspector has the right to demand the driver to stop the movement of the car are described in section III of the Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation dated 23.08.2017 No. 664. At the same time, the carriage of passengers, including children, in violation of safety rules is not a reason to prohibit further movement to the destination ...

How will the traffic police inspector determine whether the child is 7 years old or not?

Today there is no single mechanism for determining the age of a child, approved at the legislative level. However, in practice, inspectors use the following methods for this:

• the traffic police officer can talk to the child and personally ask what his name is and how old he is;
• visual age determination - a baby who is not more than 1 year old is difficult to confuse with a child of 7 or more years;
• if the baby is being transported by the parents, the inspector may ask them to show their passport, where the minor's full name and date of birth are entered.

How do I disable the airbag?

There are several ways to disable the airbag. In this case, the choice of one method or another mainly depends on the age and brand of the car.

So, the main options include:

1. Using a dedicated switch that can be located on dashboard or in the "glove compartment".
2. By changing the position of the key switch. Typically, it is located at the front passenger door. To switch the position of the lock, you need a car key.
3. Airbag deactivation via on-board computer cars. In order to use this option, it is necessary to navigate in automotive electronics, so it is best to entrust this task to a professional.

Advantages of installing the car seat in front

Placing a child seat in the front seat of a car has a number of advantages, which include the following:

• the child has the opportunity to observe the road, and he is less capricious on long trips. This is especially true for active children who cannot sit in one place for a long time;
• serves as an additional place for a large family;
• a child suffering from constant motion sickness in transport, it is easier to tolerate trips in the front seat.

Even experienced motorists will not be able to give an unambiguous answer to the question: is it allowed to transport children outside the front passenger seat of the car? Let's consider this problem from the point of view of the current traffic rules.

Child in the front seat: is it ok or not?

Minimum agefrom which it is allowed to transport children in the front seat of the car, not regulated by law... However, for passengers who have not crossed the 12-year-old milestone, certain restrictions are envisaged by security requirements.

The main requirement: in order to exclude or minimize damage in case of possible road accidents a child seat in the front seat must be equipped with a special car seat.

According to the innovations introduced in the traffic rules in 2017, up to the age of seven, the baby should be transported in the car seat also in the back seat.

Another caveat: the smallest passengers sitting in the front seat (those who are not yet a year old) should be transported facing backwards. In this case, the airbag in the neighborhood should be disabled.

For comprehensive information on the features of transporting children in the front seat, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with our review.

What is prescribed by law?

The corresponding normative act is the latest version of the traffic rules, approved by the government Decree number 761 of June 28, 2017. According to clause 22.9 of this document, children under the age of 11 inclusive are allowed to be transported in the front seat of a car, only using child restraint systems (devices) selected in accordance with the height and weight of the child.

The operation of child restraint structures must be carried out exclusively in accordance with the leaflet on the manual for the use of these mechanisms.

Varieties of car seats

Necessary requirement: car seats designed for these purposes must be equipped with self-contained seat belts. Depending on the age and anthropometric data of young passengers, these devices are divided into the following groups:

• Zero. A kind of car cradles designed for children under one year of age weighing less than 10 kg. Due to their design features, such devices are designed exclusively for mounting in rear seats. In them, the baby can only be in a horizontal position.
• Group 0+. Suitable for children up to one and a half years old and weighing up to 13 kg. Something like a chair - a cocoon, installed on any of the seats
• First. Age group up to 4 years old weighing up to 18 kg
• Second. The highest permissible age is 7 years, the lifting capacity of the holding unit is up to 25 kg. Starting from this group, the seat is installed in the direction of movement of the vehicle.
• Third, last group for children up to 12 years old weighing up to 36 kg and a height of 1 m 50 cm.

It is believed that the safety of children with more than the specified parameters can be ensured by standard car belts with airbag activation.

In a situation where the child is over 12 years oldbut growth has not yet grown to 150 cm, application of the car seat is still necessary... It is with this interpretation of the rules that the servants of order on the roads approach this issue.

When choosing devices designed for the smallest, it is recommended to stay on certified domestic modelsmade in accordance with established standards. The baby should be fixed with 2 belts: the lower one covers the pelvis and hips, the upper one covers the collarbone. The baby's belly must remain free, both for the safety of the baby and for the comfort of the little passenger.

About responsibility

For violation of the rules for transporting children in the front seat (absence car seat, incorrect installation, inconsistency in height and weight, and the like) undisciplined drivers face fines in the form of material punishment. They are set by the Code of Administrative Offenses in the amount of 3000 rubles.

The legislation of the Russian Federation and the traffic rules regulate the transportation of children under 12 years old or up to a height of 150 cm and a weight below 36 kg strictly in special restraints. Manufacturers offer big choice child seats. How to choose them, is it possible to put and fix devices on the front seat of the car?

Types of devices for transporting children in a car

Despite the fact that car seats are created according to the European standard ECE R44 / 04, as well as GOST R 41.44-2005, they differ in weight and age, as well as the method of fastening.

Types of car seats by age group: which one to choose

When choosing a car seat, the main attention should be paid to its group. It is this indicator that indicates the weight and age of the baby for each specific device. In total, there are 4 categories from 0 to 3, but there are universal ones, for example, 0 + / 1 or 1/2/3, which are transformed if necessary and replace several devices for transporting children.

Car seats by weight and / or age - table

Car seats of different weight categories from discharge from the hospital to adolescence - photo gallery

Group 1/2/3 car seat for 9–36 kg Group 1 car seat for 9–18 kg Group 2/3 car seat for 15–36 kg
The booster is designed for a weight of 22-36 kg
Car carriers of group 0+ are designed for weight up to 13 kg
Car seat group 0 allows you to transport newborn babies

Frameless devices to keep children in transit

The classic car seat has a rigid frame, but there are other adaptations:

Since January 1, 2017, amendments have been made to the traffic rules of the Russian Federation, according to which children in the front seat up to twelve years old ride only in a frame car seat, and in the back seat up to seven. Then a regular belt is used with or without a booster. The fine for violation is 3,000 rubles.

Semi-recumbent and reclining position in the car seat

The main purpose of a car seat is to minimize risk, and comfort comes second. The backrest angle provided by the manufacturer will be from 30 0 to 45 0. The highest safety level for a child in the device is set to 45 0.

There is a position close to the recumbent position in car seats of the 0/0 + group, but the moment is important here that babies cannot focus on the spine and sit in an upright position for up to six months. Therefore, the carriers look as if the baby is lying, but if you measure, the back of the crumbs relative to the seat will be at an angle of 40–45 0.

The tilt angle of the car seat in older age groups also changes its position within the allowed values, but due to its positioning facing the movement, these settings are not noticeable.

Types of fastening of car seats and carriers: photo and description

There are two main types of car seat fastening.

1. Regular seat belts. A universal method of securing a car seat in every car in the passenger seats, both front and rear. Due to length restrictions, it may be difficult to install the infant car seat, so you should check in advance the length of the belt in the car and purchase a device of the required size, otherwise incorrect installation is possible, which violates the safety of the child.
2. Isofix system. Since the mid-90s, machines have been equipped with Isofix steel hinges at the production stage. They connect to the locks on the chair, which is accompanied by a clear click. With this method of fastening, an error is excluded, in contrast to seat belts, the incorrect installation of which reaches 60%. The locks are removed from the hinges by pressing one or two (depending on the chair model) buttons. The isofix system is equipped with an additional third fulcrum:
   • anchor strap, which prevents the risk of "nodding" forward and is attached behind the back seat or in the trunk of a car;
   • bracket or foot-stop - an alternative to the anchor, which rests firmly on the floor, not allowing the device to tilt during sudden braking or an accident.

Types of fastening devices, the purpose of which is to fix and transport children in the car - photo gallery

Isofix - special locks that firmly fix the car seat in the car Anchor belt - additional Isofix mount Additional support for car seats with isofix system
Fastening with straps - a universal way to install the car seat

The place in the car where the car seat should lie and be fixed

The safest place in the car is the center passenger in the back. In the event of a frontal collision, the inertia will be restrained by the seat belt; in a side impact, the risk of injury from the door is eliminated.

The central passenger seat can easily be fitted with a car seat with the Isofix system and with standard seat belts.

How to fit two and three child car seats in a car

Two child car seats in one car are installed on the rear side seats. Fasteners for all three locations using the isofix system are provided for by many brands of cars, so it is possible to place devices for transporting children in each of the three places.

Conditions for the carriage of a child in the front passenger seat

1. In the front passenger seat, it is forbidden to transport children against the movement of the car, i.e. in an infant car seat, if the car has an airbag.
2. When installing a frame car seat, it is necessary to move the passenger seat back as far as possible.
3. In the front seat, children under 12 years old can be transported strictly in a frame car seat of a suitable size (from 01/01/2017);
4. Other restraints (FEST, booster, frameless seat) on the front seat are prohibited for use at any age (from 01.01.2017).

Note: manufacturers recommend buying an isofix or a chair with a base for a three-door car, since the time for installing and fastening a child is reduced.

How to fix a child seat in a car with a regular seat belt

Each certified car seat is supplied with detailed instructions in Russian, which must be protected and stored with documents at home or in the glove compartment of a car. The rules of care and fastening are mandatory reading when buying, this is not the case when the operating manual must be opened after a breakdown. The installation method is duplicated on the device itself.

If the fasteners and seat belt guides on the seat are red, then it is installed with the face in the direction of travel, if it is blue, it is fastened with its back forward.

Car seat for newborns and babies

The principle of fastening the infant car seat with standard belts is the same for most manufacturers - side fasteners and fasteners on the back, although minor external changes are possible.

Installing the cradle base

A device with a base gives an advantage to those who are constantly on the road with a child. It attaches to the Isofix or standard belts, and the car seat / infant carrier can be removed with one click.

As with the infant carrier, the base different manufacturers the seat belt is fastened in approximately the same way:

How to install the base - video

Armchairs without base (category 9-36 kg)

With this group of chairs, everything is somewhat more complicated. There are a lot of types of devices and installations, therefore it is necessary to carefully study the instructions attached to the device. Installation of a car seat group 1/2/3 using a standard seat belt

Universal car seats: installation instructions - video

Frameless car seats: step by step instructions

The frameless car seat is attached to the rear seat of the vehicle with two straps supplied with the device.

How to install a child frameless car seat - video

Caring for the device: how to wash, repair, disassemble, assemble the car seat, clean and wash the upholstery

In the instruction manual for each car seat, there are illustrated diagrams for disassembling and assembling the device. It also describes the methods of washing and cleaning (water temperature, manual or machine method), drying (automatic or mechanical), special storage conditions, and other regulations for use.

How to disassemble a chair to remove belts and upholstery

Before proceeding with the disassembly of the chair, pay attention to the number of parts, the location of the belts. For the first time, it is advisable to photograph or film the whole process in order to know how to assemble the device in the future. You should start with belts and small parts, leaving the main cover and upholstery at the end.

How to put on washed car seat covers

After washing and drying all the parts according to the instructions, put on the cover and insert in the order that you wrote down when removing.

1. The main cover is put on first, then the secondary parts.
2. Threading the belts is an important aspect; they must not twist or converge not as prescribed by the instructions. Soft earbuds prevent pressure on your baby's shoulders and chafing on sensitive skin.
3. Lastly, the straps are threaded into the top and secured with a metal retainer.
4. After fastening the belts, a special pillow is put on the buckle, which limits the pressure of the belts on the baby's stomach.
5. In conclusion, clips and Velcro are fixed, if provided by the design.

If, during assembly / disassembly, any part of the foam is cracked or broken, then it must be replaced. This can be replaced free of charge under warranty, or purchased for a small fee from the same manufacturer.

How to assemble a car seat after washing - video

A car seat is a lightweight equipment that guarantees the safety of the child on the road, the preservation of the child's life and health in a collision. Care and correct operation the device will contribute to its long service life.

Many even experienced drivers cannot give an unambiguous answer as to whether it is possible to transport a child in a child seat in 2017. Traffic rules change annually, they are amended and changed to protect drivers, pedestrians and passengers from accidents and injuries.

For this reason, today we will talk about whether it is possible to transport a child in the front seat in a child seat, as well as from what age it is generally allowed to put children in the front seat of the car.

In fact, transporting a child in a car is not as easy as it might seem at first glance, since there are separate transportation rules for different age groups that help to protect the baby as much as possible.

The main responsibility of every driver is the complete safety of a child in a car, especially considering the fact that today the law on the transport of children is quite strict when compared with the transport of adults in a car.

The thing is that ordinary seat belts are enough for an adult, but such belts are not provided for a small passenger, and adult belts are simply not suitable for a baby, for this reason, parents must use a restraint device.

What do you need to know?

If the child will be transferred in the car, then the driver must ensure the safety of the baby, for this it is necessary to install a special child seat, while the restraint device may be different for each age.

But even if the driver in the car has such a device for transporting a child, this does not mean at all that the traffic police officer will not issue a fine for a violation, since not all seats may meet the basic criteria.

It is very important to follow some rules when transporting a child in a vehicle in the front passenger seat. For example, the selection of a chair should be made with the exact correspondence of the age, height, and also the weight of the child, if the baby has already grown out of the restraint, then the chair will have to be replaced with a suitable one.

The chair must be well fixed with seat belts, and besides this, it is very important to pay attention to the quality of the purchased product.

When the child seat is located against the movement of oncoming vehicles, it is necessary to remove the airbag in this place or simply turn it off. If you follow these rules, the child will be safe, and the driver will avoid a fine.

Is it legal to carry a child in the front seat?

Today, many would like to know if it is possible to transport a child in the front seat in a car seat 2017 or without a restraint, and if so, what transport rules must be strictly followed in this case.

If we turn to the basic law of traffic rules, we can find out that according to clause 22.9, the driver has the right to transport a child under twelve years old exclusively in a special seat or restraint device that helps ensure the safety of the baby.

At the same time, the law does not stipulate exactly where the child should be; for this reason, it is completely allowed to transport the child in the front seat of the vehicle.

For those who do not know if it is possible to transport children in the front seat in a child seat 2017 and up to what age it must be done.

The law provides information that a child can be in the front seat of a transport without a special fixing device only after he turns twelve years old. If the driver decides to ignore these rules, then the punishment can be an impressive monetary fine.

Basic rules of transportation

If we consider the new laws of the current year, then some changes have come into force, so now the transportation of babies in a car is also carried out using a child seat or an infant car seat, but seats are needed only for children under seven years old. Thus, it turns out that the law on whether a child can be transported in the front seat in a child seat in 2017 has been modified, now a child who has reached the age of seven can be in transport while driving without a special restraint device.

The law had to be modified, since children from eight to twelve years old have different development. For this reason, even at the age of eight, a child can reach the height that is suitable for using standard seat belts.

In this case, if the baby is seven years old, then the parents themselves have the right to decide whether the child needs a child seat, or whether it can be abandoned.

But these rules apply only to trips in the back seat of a car, if we talk about whether it is possible to transport a child in the front seat in a child seat 2017, then this rule has been preserved. And although the laws have been changed, all the same, only children aged twelve years old, or younger kids, but already in a child seat or infant car seat can be in the front seat of a car.

Many professionals believe that it is much more dangerous for an adult child to be in a car seat that is incorrectly fixed in the car. Not all cars have seat belts that allow the seat to be well secured to the seat, and this leads to more serious injuries. Parents have the right to refuse the chair if the child is already seven years old.

Traffic rules action

Traffic rules were established to protect the driver and passengers from unforeseen situations on the road, such as an accident. The seat makes it possible to provide the child with maximum safety, this is especially important if the child is traveling in the car in the front seat. But there are some nuances that must be observed additionally.

For example, if a passenger is holding a child during the trip, it is considered a violation. traffic rules, especially when moving in the front seat of a car, as this place is considered the most dangerous.

Plain seat belts in the front seat are not suitable for children under the age of twelve in the front, and belts at the rear are not suitable for children under seven. In the front seat, a child under the age of twelve can only move in a special seat.

Transportation of children in the front seat in a car under traffic rules from 2020 will complicate the relationship between fathers and children. The main concern for children is undoubtedly the responsibility of the parents. It happens that wishing his child well, out of the best intentions, not wanting to shackle freedom even when moving to road transport, parents put their child in unnecessary danger. Recommended seats for transporting babies by car do not necessarily constrain or discomfort children. If you come up with imagination to the selection of a seat, its installation, the choice of a comfortable and, most importantly, safe place and take it right, then nothing, except peace and safety during the route, will disturb. The statistics of the death of minors in an accident is such that it is safer to follow the rules for transporting children in a car.

Highlights in the rules

The question of whether it is permitted to carry children in the front seat of a car is not at all legitimate. It is not prohibited. The rules do not say anything about this. Everything said in them refers to the age of the children. Also, height and weight are reflected in the document. Babies can be safely placed in the front. This is convenient for young parents when transporting babies without the presence of any other adult in the car besides the driver. The baby is in front of your eyes, and you don't have to worry about him on the way. The rules for transporting children in the front seat require:

• Safe fixation of children under 12 years old in an equipped seat with a retaining mechanism.
• It is prohibited to secure young passengers with ordinary belts. They are designed for adults from 150 cm tall and can be injured in a collision or emergency braking.
• Mandatory deactivation of the airbag.
• The front passenger seat is pushed back all the way.
• The child in his chair is facing the salon.

Subject to these few rules, the transportation of children in the front seat of your car is the safest and not reprehensible on the part of the traffic police.

The airbag in the car is designed for an adult passenger. And in the event of traffic accidents, when triggered, it can injure a small passenger under the age of 12 in the front seat passenger car... By placing the baby face in the salon, the danger of damage to the children's neck muscles in the event of an accident is prevented. With a strong impact from the car, the baby will only press harder into the back of the seat. And in the position facing the glass, the child's head by inertia will swing back with more force than the weak child's neck allows. Transportation by hand is prohibited. It is impossible to keep even a small man in the event of an impact in a collision. And the likelihood of additional injury increases. The fastened belt should not go over the baby's neck or collarbone.

Carriage of children in the front seat has tightened in 2020. Now, to transport children in the front seat, it has become mandatory to use a special car seat. The installation of such a device is now necessary for children under 7 years of age. Transportation of children from 7 to 10 years old is possible without a seat. Instead, a booster is provided (a very comfortable special pillow that raises the baby to the height of an adult). And then it can be fastened with ordinary seat belts.

Great location for children

There is an opinion among motorists that the safest transportation of children is to sit them in the back seat behind the driver. According to experts, it is safer to be in the center of the back bench. And the seat next to the driver in front is the most unprotected. This is according to statistics. Traffic rules do not take this into account.

The fine for transporting children without a seat is now 3,000 rubles. The size of the fine until 2020 of 500 rubles did not frighten motorists. They preferred their own methods for transporting their children safely, even explaining the high cost of special child seats. Under the current conditions, when such a transportation will cost the same money, according to the legislator's plan, the choice of the driver will change in favor of the opinion of experts. Thus, for the transport of children in the front seat according to the Regulation Road Traffic from 2020 provide for the obligation of machine owners to mount special devices. Places are not stipulated by the rules. The front seat is quite suitable for transporting the baby on business.

It is useless to save on chairs, boosters or other means to ensure your heirs' safety. According to the current rules, the transportation of children under 12 years old is carried out only with the use of restraining mechanisms. Punishment by representatives of the traffic police is inevitable.

Not every car model has the ability to attach a child seat to the front seat. Here two possible options... Driving on the road with a child in a fixed seat in the back seat or converting the front seat. Timid arguments about the impossibility of strengthening the child's device in front of the cabin will not work on the checking forces. The traffic police inspector will still fine.

Seating. What are

Child car seats come in several varieties, depending on weight and age. For babies up to one year old with a weight of up to 10 kg, a very comfortable special car seat has been invented. In it, the children are lying down. Such a cradle can be installed on the seat next to the driver, but the design assumes to place it on the back. For babies from 1.5 years old and weighing up to 13 kg, there is a cocoon chair. A cross between a car seat and a seat, it fits easily into the front seat. Cocoon is a car seat that can carry a baby from 9 months to 4 years old with a weight of 9-18 kg. A design of this type involves installation according to the rules: face into the salon. In practice, drivers fix it with a landing in the direction of travel. Law enforcers were condescending to this. How will it be now, time will tell. Child seats can be equipped with their own three-point anchor belts. If not, then the vehicle belts are used. The backrests are most often height-adjustable.

The most comfortable constructive decisions armchairs include the ability to detach the back from the seat. Then the so-called booster remains. This seat simply raises the little passenger's body to a safe height. The road traffic regulations do not specifically specify the type or design of devices for transporting young passengers. It turns out that by placing a blanket under the baby, raising it to the level of an adult's height, wearing seat belts, the rules are followed. The reaction of road police officers to such "devices" is still unknown.

Important! The rules emphasize the growth of the child, i.e. if by the age of 10 the baby has grown beyond 150 cm, he does not need any special structures to move in the car. In this case, age does not matter. And the requirement to present documents for children in order to establish age is absolutely not legitimate.

Children after 12 years of age weighing over 36 kg, of course, continue to be children. But they are already allowed to sit next to dad in the front of the cabin. Everything here is like with adults: the seat belt is fastened, the airbag is activated.

The statutory prohibition on the transport of children in old, not equipped and not adapted to safe trip, buses are postponed until July 1, 2020.