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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 458 / 691

¿Pueden los menores viajar en los asientos delanteros de un coche?

Can minors travel in the front seats of a car?

  • ASí, si miden más de 135 cm.Yes, if they are taller than 135 cm.
  • BNo, nunca.No, never.
  • CSí, si tienen más de 12 años.Yes, if they are over 12 years old.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, si miden más de 135 cm.Yes, if they are taller than 135 cm.
Explanation

Under Article 117 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), minors with a height of 135 cm or less must use a child restraint system and sit in the rear seats, except in specific exceptional cases. Those taller than 135 cm may travel in the front using the seat belt.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 117.3Dichos ocupantes deberán situarse en los asientos traseros.Read the full rule

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