At what age can children be transported without a special seat?

child car seat, pixabay.com Road accident statistics in Russia indicate terrible numbers. In 2021, there were 168,000 accidents with injuries. Every 9th person involved in a traffic accident was not wearing a seat belt and died. 18,000 people died on the country's roads in 2021. Unfortunately, children also suffer due to the irresponsibility of adults.

So out of 18,000 people, 1,500 small children died. Very often, parents, being in a quarrel, begin to sort things out while driving. A child crying, a night road, a couple screaming at each other = an accident due to inattention, a collision, hitting an obstacle.

To protect your child during the journey, you need to provide your transport with a special seat. You will have to carry your baby in it until a certain age. Personal driving experience shows that you need to be extremely attentive and careful on the roads. Because, even through no fault of yours, terrible traffic accidents can occur. And if you have children and you get into a small accident, the likelihood that the kids will have fear of the road is 73%. Be vigilant and study the rules to protect yourself and the lives of your loved ones.

Until what age can you be carried in a chair - we recommend that you find out using the material in the article. The information will give you clear guidance on how to use child car seats.

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“A car seat is a device for a child that is installed in a car. Its location also matters. Because drivers most often take the impact on their left (their) side. This means that you should definitely know how to use child car seats up to what age. It must be placed in the back seat to the right of the driver. It is not difficult to secure the chair. Use the standard seat belts of your car, or secure them using special fasteners on the car seat itself.”

Child seat up to age, Russian law

The traffic rules have prescribed requirements that are important to comply with for the safety of the child. First of all, the law specifies that children under 16 years of age can only be transported in the passenger compartment of a passenger car or in the cabin of a truck. But you shouldn’t think that once you turn 16 years old, you can ride in the back of a child – this is a violation.

You can also forget about motorcycles and mopeds. Do not seat children behind you; if you are planning to ride a motorcycle, it is better to sit them in front of you and try to hold them as tightly as possible. Although in an emergency situation with a moped, no scheme for transporting a child will save either the baby or the driver.

“It is worth learning one law of physical strength. In the event of a traffic accident, the weight of a small passenger doubles. Therefore, do not take children in your arms if you are planning to go somewhere. Install a child car seat for everyone's safety."

Drivers who carry more than 7 child passengers in a car must obtain a special permit. It is issued by the MREO after practical training and testing.

Newly introduced traffic rules:

In Russia, the rules for transporting children have always been in force, but in 2017 they were slightly changed. From 2021, parents do not have the right to leave a small child alone in a car. Also, the case concerned the use of car seats. Now let's look at the points

• Until what age do children ride in a chair? If the car has special seat belts, then transportation of children under 12 years of age is possible only in a special device. This could be a chair or a cradle for very small children.
• Infants should ride in bassinets, which are installed in the back row, to the right of the driver. We will describe in detail below the rules for transporting other children.

Points of the Rules of the Road

The rules for transporting people are described in Chapter 22 of the Rules. Children are mentioned in clause 22.2 - transportation in the back, clause 22.6 - organized transportation of children and clause 22.9 - special requirements for the transportation of children. It is paragraph 22.9 that, from July 12, 2021, is fully stated in a new edition. New paragraph from July 12, 2021 in clause 12.8 - leaving a child in the car.

22.2. Transporting people in the back of a flatbed truck is permitted if it is equipped in accordance with the Basic Provisions, but transporting children is not permitted.

22.6. Organized transportation of a group of children must be carried out in accordance with these Rules, as well as the rules approved by the Government of the Russian Federation, on a bus marked with identification marks “Transportation of Children”.

The organized transportation of a group of children, in addition to the Traffic Rules, is regulated by a separate document “Rules for the organized transportation of a group of children by bus.”

22.9. Transportation of children under the age of 7 years in a car and a truck cab that is designed with seat belts or seat belts and an ISOFIX* child restraint system must be carried out using child restraint systems (devices) that are appropriate for the weight and height of the child.

Transportation of children aged 7 to 11 years (inclusive) in a passenger car and truck cab, which are designed with seat belts or seat belts and an ISOFIX child restraint system, must be carried out using child restraint systems (devices) that are appropriate for the weight and height of the child , or using seat belts, and in the front seat of a car - only with the use of child restraint systems (devices) corresponding to the weight and height of the child.

The installation of child restraint systems (devices) in a passenger car and the cabin of a truck and the placement of children in them must be carried out in accordance with the operating instructions for the specified systems (devices).

It is prohibited to transport children under the age of 12 on the back seat of a motorcycle.

* The name of the ISOFIX child restraint system is given in accordance with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union TP PC 018/2011 “On the safety of wheeled vehicles”

It is prohibited to leave a child under 7 years of age in a vehicle while it is parked in the absence of an adult.

In a carrycot, without a car seat, from what age?

• The first months of a baby’s life are the most important and exciting for parents. We recommend not traveling with children under 3 months. You will have to invite doctors to your home, but this is much safer than riding in winter with a baby, for example.
• However, it is not prohibited by law to transport newly born babies, but this must be done using a special device. It is purchased depending on the child's weight. There are 3 categories: up to 10 kg, up to 15 and up to 20 kg. For a newborn, of course, a cradle up to 10 kg is suitable.

How to put a baby to bed?

• The baby is placed in a horizontal position, so the load does not go to the fragile back muscles. The device is installed perpendicular to traffic. That is, parallel to the front seats, the child should look towards the window. It will take two seats, and will be attached with special, additional belts. The traffic rules do not prohibit carrying an infant passenger in front, but be sure to place the seat with its back to the traffic.
• This arrangement will hold the baby. Do not allow the body to twitch when braking and will completely protect the child’s entire journey, calming the parents’ nerves.

What the law says

According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, in the country, children aged 0 to 12 years old must be transported in a special restraint device that is attached to the car seat. But since the height and weight of a toddler are individual indicators, the law specifies: a car seat is used until the child reaches 36 kg and 140 cm.

Children are constantly growing, so over time you will have to change from one car seat to another. In this case, you need to rely on the following points:

• the safety belt exit points of the device are below the level of the baby’s shoulders;
• the head rises 1/3 above the upper border of the device.

Experts advise: if a child is over 12 years old, but his height does not yet exceed 140 cm, it is still better to put him in a car seat. This way, in the event of an accident, the teenager receives additional protection for his neck and back from injury.

The car seat ensures the safety of the child during the trip

Types of child car seats

Russian GOST supports the global classification of car seats according to the weight and age of the small passenger. The basis for choosing a device is the baby’s body weight.

Groups of car seats depending on the age and weight (in kilograms) of the baby - table

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Types of car seats that can be used by drivers - photo gallery

Some features of attaching a car seat in a car

To the question “How many options are there for attaching a car seat?” we can confidently answer: four. The device is allowed to be placed:

• in the back seat on the right - a fairly safe position, given that the sidewalk is always on the right, but the driver will have to install an additional rear-view mirror, since it will be difficult for him to see the toddler in the standard one;
• in the back seat on the left - it is considered safe for cars in which the steering wheel is located on the left, since during a collision the driver instinctively turns it to the left side, deflecting the impact from himself;
• in the back seat in the center - the safest installation method, since the baby ends up in “free space” both in a collision from the right and in a collision from the left, but not all car models allow you to secure the seat in the center;
• in the front passenger seat - makes it possible to entertain, feed and control all the actions of the little one in a traffic jam, but is unsafe, since the seat next to the driver is the most vulnerable in an accident.

So, the safest way to install a car seat can be considered the rear-center position, and the most dangerous way is in the front seat.

A group 0 car seat is attached only to the rear seat perpendicular to the direction relative to the vehicle's movement. When installing a 0+ car seat in the front seat backwards, it is imperative to turn off the airbags (ignoring this requirement will result in serious injury to the baby in the event of a collision). The device of older age categories is fixed facing forward, but the pillows do not turn off, and the seat itself is moved as far back as possible.

How to transport a child in a car seat - video

Ages from 7 to 12 After 12, how long will the car seat continue to be used?

And at this age the rule does not change. The only addition is the front seats. From 7 to 11 years old, the child can be seated forward using restraints. They must correspond to the baby’s parameters, otherwise the effectiveness of the action is lost, and you get an additional nuisance - a fine.

Do not forget that when transporting a small passenger in front in a car seat, you must turn off the airbag. It can injure the face with a strong blow even in a minor accident.

Age 12 years. Hooray, you can put the chair aside for the next baby!

But take your time. Many children feel discriminated against in this regard and really do not want to climb into a chair after 11. But if the height of a young teenager is less than 150 cm, the rule with a chair still applies. Only for version 12, for height above 150, children can be transported simply by securing them using the provided seat belts.

How to choose the right chair?

• Baby's growth. It is safer to transport infants in cradles, since the position of the head and spine is fixed. Therefore, cradles are made in standard sizes and can be used for up to 6 months.
• Age plays a major role. Car seat up to 6 months, from 6 to 7 - a child car seat, from 7 to 11 a restraint device, if the child is categorically against seats.

• Install by size. Can the chair be fixed in the back and everyone will be comfortable? – it’s better to do it this way. This is safer for the child and there will be two more full seats left.
• Baby comforts. Pay attention to the quality of workmanship, the strength of the fastening straps and the softness of the base. Poor quality bassinets can harm a child's posture.

Features of transporting children

There are a few more nuances to consider:

• If the design features of cars do not provide for seat belts, then you can transport a child without seats and unfastened. From a moral point of view, it is worth sending the car to a service station and welding fasteners for belts to ensure a safe ride for children. Moreover, devices with the above ISOFIX system can be used.
• When placing your child in the front seat, you should turn off the airbag. If activated, it can cause serious injury to the passenger.
• If a child over 7 years of age is small and the seat belt rests on the neck area, it is recommended to use a booster seat.
• The rules apply to all children, regardless of height and weight. And if a 5-year-old child looks 8 years old, then this does not allow him to be transported without a child seat.
• It is still prohibited to carry children in your arms, even if an adult is wearing a seat belt. Each child must be in the car according to safety regulations.

At what age can you drive without a seat and stop worrying about getting a fine?

We previously found out that you can ride without a seat from the age of 7 if you have ISOFIX fastening belts. And from the age of 12, securing the child with seat belts installed in the car.

What happens if there is no seat in the cabin, and the baby rides in your arms or on the seat?

• A fine of 3,000 rubles for an ordinary person (father, mother).
• A fine of 25,000 per official.
• Fine 100,000 rubles per legal entity.

If the car did not have a restraint device, but there was a seat, you can be happy. A 50% discount applies to everyone. But this is unlikely to ease the situation of a legal entity; 50,000 is also not a small amount. The police have every right to stop you and issue you a fine for child neglect. And he will do the right thing.

Let's remember the 2021 law. Children under 7 years old cannot be left alone in an indoor/outdoor cabin. The amount will be a small amount - 500 rubles. In large cities of Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg) the cost of an error will be 2500-3000 rubles.

Results:

• Children cannot be transported by hand or on motorcycles.
• Children under 12 years of age must be secured with seat belts, car seats, bassinets, and restraint devices.
• The car seat should be selected individually for the baby, taking into account height, weight, age.
• Do not ride children under 12 years old in the back, it is extremely unsafe.

Pay attention to established laws and do not neglect to comply with them. Remember, when you get behind the wheel, not only your life depends on you, but also the lives of your friends, children, and parents. Be calm and attentive, follow the traffic rules.

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Child seat for a child in a car - everything you need to know

Anyone who has experienced transporting children in a car will confirm that the most important thing on such a trip is to ensure the baby’s safety and calm him down. A child car seat copes well with these tasks. However, in addition to it, there are other holding devices. At what age should they be used and how to choose the right one?

What other restraint devices can be used to ride in a car with a child?

The traffic rules establish a rule according to which children under 12 years of age must be transported only in restraints that correspond to the age, weight and height of the small passenger. What is meant by this term?

Child restraint systems: a set of elements consisting of straps or flexible elements with buckles, adjusting devices, fastening parts and, in some cases, an additional device (for example, a cradle, a removable child seat, a booster seat and/or impact shield) which may be attached to the interior of the vehicle body.

GOST R 41.44–2005

https://www.akpspb.ru/files/files/gost_p_41_44.pdf

Based on this, it turns out that, in addition to the seat for transporting children, you can use a number of other devices:

• booster;
• adapter for FEST belt;
• frameless car seat.

To transport children, you cannot use carriers, stroller blocks or other devices that do not have a 5-point passenger securing system and are not properly secured to the vehicle seat.

When can you put your child in a booster seat?

A booster seat is a seat without a backrest, which is used to transport children from 15 kg or from 5 to 12 years old, which is convenient when the child already weighs more than 36 kg and is even less than 140 cm tall. The passenger is secured using car seat belts, which are threaded through special latches in the device. Thus, your child is fastened together with the device.

The booster does not protect the child from side impacts, so it is recommended for use when making short trips.

FEST to secure the baby and move the seat belt away from the neck

FEST is a special overlay for a standard car belt, which is unsafe to fasten on a person shorter than 150 cm: the strap will pass in close proximity to the neck, significantly increasing the likelihood of injury in the event of an accident. The adapter simply moves the belt from the cervical region to the chest area.

You can use FEST to transport a child from 3 to 12 years old, while the height of the passenger should be from 100 to 150 cm. Weights vary depending on the model of the device. So, with an additional strap to encircle the child’s hips, the adapter is designed for a weight of 9–18 kg, without this part - for 18–36 kg.

Frameless chairs with seat covers

Frameless car seats are designed for weights from 9 to 36 kg (from 3 to 12 years). The fixation system in them is a 5-point seat belts, which, according to the manufacturers, provide protection for the child’s spine and internal organs in an emergency.

From an economic point of view, the frameless seat-pad and the FEST adapter are a good buy, since they are inexpensive and allow for a large variation in the weight of the passenger. But at the same time, their design will not save the baby in the event of a side collision. The devices also showed a low level of safety during crash tests. If we compare these devices with a car seat, the latter provides a much better level of protection.

Booster, FEST and frameless armchairs - photo gallery

Nothing but a car seat that guarantees proper safety while driving - video

In order for a trip with a child in a car to comply with traffic rules, it is necessary to use a special restraint device. In this case, the choice should be made primarily based on the weight and height of the baby, as well as his age. Even if the purchase seems economically unprofitable, remember that nothing is more important than the health and safety of children.

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Car seat groups

Which child car seat to use depends on the weight of the child.

Groups of child car seats

1 when installing such a seat on the front seat, the airbag must be disabled

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2 it is recommended to transport children under 4 years of age rear facing.

Group 0

— a car seat for newborns or low-weight children. It is equipped with internal seat belts. It is installed on the rear seat sideways relative to the movement and is secured with the car's standard seat belt. Ideal for carrying a child in a lying position.

Group 0+

- for newborns or low weight children. Installed facing the direction of the vehicle.

Group 1

- For children from 1 year. They have internal five-point belts and are installed facing the direction of travel of the car.

Group 2-3

— for children from 3 to 12 years old. It does not have internal belts, so the child is secured using a standard seat belt, which is passed through special guides. Installed facing the direction of travel of the car.

There are also Group 3 car seats, so-called boosters. This is a seat with armrests and is intended for children taller than 130 cm. However, car seat manufacturers do not recommend their use, because they do not provide adequate lateral support. And, by the way, from 2021, according to new recommendations, the production of booster seats without a backrest is prohibited.

Important note: all child car seats must comply with UNECE Regulation No. 44 (in Russia this is GOST R 41.44–2005).