Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 99 / 691

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¿Cómo deberá viajar un niño de 3 años en los asientos traseros del vehículo?

How must a 3-year-old child travel in the rear seats of the vehicle?

  • ASi no supera los 135 centímetros deberá usar un sistema de retención homologada.If they are no taller than 135 centimetres, they must use an approved restraint system.
  • BSi mide 135 centímetros podrá usar indistintamente un sistema de retención homologado o el cinturón de seguridad para adultos.If they are 135 centimetres tall, they may use either an approved restraint system or the adult seat belt.
  • CPodrá usar el cinturón de seguridad de los adultos si el vehículo dispone de ellos.They may use the adult seat belt if the vehicle has them.
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  • ASi no supera los 135 centímetros deberá usar un sistema de retención homologada.If they are no taller than 135 centimetres, they must use an approved restraint system.
Explanation

Minors who are 1.35 m tall or less must sit in the rear seats of the vehicle, always using an approved restraint system suited to their height and weight. There are three exceptions in which minors below that height may travel in the front seat: 1. When the vehicle has no rear seats. 2. When all the rear seats are already taken by minors in the same situation, so it is impossible to fit all the child seats needed at that moment. 3. When it is not possible to fit child restraint systems in those seats. When minors are taller than 1.35 m, they may sit in the front seat using the adult seat belt.

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