Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 283 / 691
¿Le está permitido al conductor del vehículo desconectar el airbag del asiento del acompañante?
Is the driver allowed to switch off the front passenger airbag?
- ANo, porque está prohibido.No, because it is prohibited.
- BSí, en caso de llevar el asiento con el dispositivo homologado para transportar a los niños.Yes, when carrying an approved child seat on that seat.
- CSí, cuando el acompañante no lleve abrochado el cinturón.Yes, when the passenger is not wearing a fastened seat belt.
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- BSí, en caso de llevar el asiento con el dispositivo homologado para transportar a los niños.Yes, when carrying an approved child seat on that seat.
Explanation
Under Article 117.3 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), if a child who is 135 cm tall or less travels in the front seat in a rear-facing child restraint system, the front passenger airbag must be switched off. So in that case the driver may, and must, switch it off.
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