Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 689 / 691

Un niño de 3 años, ¿puede viajar en el asiento delantero del vehículo?

May a 3-year-old child travel in the front seat of the vehicle?

  • ANo, en ningún caso, siempre tiene que viajar en los asientos de atrás.No, never; the child must always travel in the rear seats.
  • BSí, con el cinturón de seguridad de los adultos.Yes, with the adult seat belt.
  • CSolo excepcionalmente, con un sistema de retención infantil homologado.Only exceptionally, with an approved child restraint system.
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Correct answer

  • CSolo excepcionalmente, con un sistema de retención infantil homologado.Only exceptionally, with an approved child restraint system.
Explanation

Under Article 117.3 of the General Traffic Regulations, a 3-year-old child, who is shorter than 135 cm, travels in the rear in their restraint system. They may only travel in the front if there are no rear seats, if the rear seats are occupied by other children or if the child seats do not fit; with a rear-facing seat, the airbag must be deactivated.

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. Excepcionalmente podrán ocupar el asiento delantero, siempre que utilicen sistemas de retención infantil homologadosRead the full rule

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