Rules for Carriage of Children in the Car

Responsible parents try their best to take care of their child's safety, both at home and during travel. If a family has a car in which a child is often carried, then Mom and Dad need to know the traffic rules and fully follow them on the road. It is necessary to understand the nuances of rules for the carriage of children in a car, both in Russia and in Ukraine, because the responsibility for the child in the car rests with the driver. He must take care of the safety and comfort of a small passenger.

Fundamental rules

It is worth remembering some important points that can save the life of the kid, who got into the car.

In Russia, children can be transported only with the use of the means to fasten the kids. If the child is traveling in the front seat, then it must necessarily be in a special holding device. New rules for transporting children in the back seat of the car allow the use of other means, for example, special seats (booster). This applies to children who are under 12 years old.

In Ukraine, the rules also provide for a ban on the transportation of children in the front seat of the car without a car seat. This applies to those who do not have 12 years old or those who do not grow up to 145 cm.

Such limitations can be explained by the fact that due to age, children are not able to monitor their own safety on their own, they can not adequately assess the situation. In the event of an accident, sudden turns and stops, they can easily be injured. Seat belts are designed for people whose growth exceeds approximately 150 cm. That is, all those below them will be pressured, they will not provide reliable protection. Because there is a restriction on growth.

And in Ukraine, and in Russia, you can not carry a child in the back of a truck, behind on mopeds, motorcycles.

It is better to install the car seat from behind, but if the parents decide to drive the baby in front, they are obliged to disable the airbag. But it must be activated if a teenager over 12 years old is traveling in the front seat. In this case, it is necessary to fasten your seat belts.

Rules for transporting children under one year in a car

Many questions arise about trips with the youngest passengers. Indeed, this moment requires special attention. To be able to go with the baby, you need to install a special car. Here are the important nuances that concern this device:

Autoworks must be used for babies up to 6 months. In general, this device is designed for children under the age of 1 year or 10 kg in weight.

Features of car seats

If parents bring children, violating SDA, then the law provides for a fine. And it can be written out not only for the lack of special devices, but also for their incorrect installation.

Mom should understand that the car seat ensures the safety of the baby, and in the event of an accident reduces the risk of serious injuries. Therefore, it is better to choose a good car seat. But you need to focus not only on value, but on other points.

Children's chairs are divided into groups that depend on the height and weight of the passenger. In total there are 5 groups, each of which in its design takes into account the characteristics of toddlers of the corresponding age. Therefore, one should not try to save money and take a chair for growth. It will be right to choose it with the child so that he can sit in it before buying. So you can evaluate how the tool is comfortable and comfortable.

Parents should be sensitive to such requirements, because they care about their children.