Does anyone know the law about children sitting in the front seat?
The Original 2nd-time-around
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Does anyone know the law about children sitting in the front seat?
How old does the child have to be, or is there a height requirement?
MCDO15
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i believe its age... i would want to guess some where around 8-12?
lilmrs
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I want to say its an age too! I am thinking its ten!
Jan05Bride
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I thought it was 12 and 80 lbs?
The Original 2nd-time-around
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I just saw this on a DMV site...
'Do not put small children in the front seat of vehicle that has an air bag. Put a child that does not use a safety seat and who is less than five ft. in height in the back seat. '
So it looks like children under 5' have to sit in the back?
snowprincess805
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if the law says age- it should be changed - it should be based on height and weight
i used to work on airbags - and it iamazing the damage the can they do - but they are really helpful too
after watching the films - i would never put a person under a 100 pounds or 5 feet tall in the front seat - the impact is in the wrong place and can really hurt
if you must put a child in the front seat - i would try to have the air bag deactivated or i would take the seat and move it as far away from the airbag as possible - slide bottom of seat back
FTRBRIDE
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Yikes, i'm 5'1'. I think I'm sitting in the back seat from now on!
cresthollowbride
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just last week a new law was put into effect in new york state. all children 7 years old and under MUST be in a carseat or booster seat. so i would guess 8 years old is ok for the front seat. hope i could help.
The Original 2nd-time-around
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just last week a new law was put into effect in new york state. all children 7 years old and under MUST be in a carseat or booster seat. so i would guess 8 years old is ok for the front seat. hope i could help.
Wow, really?? My son is 7, but he's BIG for 7...the size of a 9 year old. I just cant see putting him in a booster seat!!!
Blu-ize
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7 years old/or 4'9'.
reallybehind!
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um, i'm only 4'11', should i be sitting in the back all the time?
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They actually said on the news the other day that children shouldn't be sitting in the front until age 12-13!
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Posted by The Original 2nd-time-around
Posted by cresthollowbride
just last week a new law was put into effect in new york state. all children 7 years old and under MUST be in a carseat or booster seat. so i would guess 8 years old is ok for the front seat. hope i could help.
Wow, really?? My son is 7, but he's BIG for 7...the size of a 9 year old. I just cant see putting him in a booster seat!!!
I thought the law said under 7 - BUT - It depends on where the seat belt hits - if it comes across his neck - no good - My son is 7 also, he is in a booster seat because he's not big - the seat belt would cut his throat if we were in an accident. Oh and no front seat if there is an airbag. Kids under 12 in the backseat.
