Child passenger safety considerations

Consider the following when a child drives with you in the car.

  • Childern age under 15: Its the drivers main responsibility that that the children have the correct seating position
  • A child height shorter then 135cm:There is special requirements for these height groups, such as booster seats, or safety seats
    • Exception 1: If the kid is under the age of 3, occasional travel trips in the rear seats of a taxi is permitted.
    • Exception 2: Short-distance for children over 3 years of age is permitted provided the child is seated in the rear of car and wearing a seat belt.

Child Seats & Airbags

The following table indicates the different age and height of a child and when to use each with an airbag

Age & height Seat type Airbag Considerations
From 0–9 months old or until the child is able to sit by himself Baby car seat Airbag disconnected, if baby seat is placed on front seat The baby seat must be secured with the safety belt. If the baby seat is place on the front seat. The baby seat should be as far away from the dashboard as possible. The best protection is a rear-facing baby car seat.
From 9 months to 4 years old, or until the kid's head exceeds the child safety seat's edge. Rear-facing child safety seat Airbag disconnected, if baby seat is placed on front seat The seat should be secured to the floor and lean against the dashboard Although front-facing child safety seats are available, rear-facing is the safer option.
From 4–10 years old or until the child is under 135 cm tall. Booster seat / booster cushion Airbag disconnected, If the booster cushion is used in the front seat The safest position is in the rear seat.
At a height of 135 cm or typically age 10. The child can sit without a booster seat/booster cushion, but the kid must not sit in a seat with an airbag. Anywhere Airbag disconnected, Child should not sit on a seat with an airbag
At a height of 140 cm the child can sit anywhere Anywhere Airbag Connected