How many controversies there were around the rules for transporting children in a car, how many copies were broken on child car seats – in a figurative sense, of course. But if now in the Rules of the road about their mandatory presence in the car it is said rather vaguely, then from January 1, they are going to bring complete specifics in this matter.
So what are the requirements for transporting children now? The law states that a child who is under 12 years old must be fastened with a special restraint device appropriate for his height and weight. This can be either a car seat, a booster cushion or a triangle adapter. And only the smallest kids had to be accommodated in an infant car seat – no adapters could fasten the baby, and it was forbidden to carry the baby in your arms.
And from January 1 of the next year, pillows, triangles or belts are only for children over seven years old. Regardless of their size. Everyone will have to sit in car seats – period. And if you like to ride a child in the front seat, then he will have to sit in a car seat up to 12 years.
By the way, the fine for the absence of a child seat is quite comparable to the price of the chair itself – 3 thousand rubles.