The car has long ceased to be a luxury. This vehicle is available in almost every family. It is very convenient to go shopping in your own car, take the child to kindergarten or just go on a picnic in the countryside. However, the track is also a high risk zone. Each driver must first of all take care of the safety of passengers. This is especially important if there are children in the car. According to the SDA, the child must be transported using a car seat.
Features of transportation of minor passengers
Only with certain requirements can children be transported in a car. SDA informs that a minor passenger can only sit in the passenger compartment of a car or in the cab of a truck. Children must not be in the back of the truck or trailer. It is worthwhile to think in advance about the safety of small passengers, given the design features of the machine. It is important to remember that ordinary belts will not be able to protect a child under 12 years old. A vehicle seat must be installed in the vehicle.
There are some rules regarding the carriage of minors by two-wheeled vehicles. According to the SDA, a child under 12 years old cannot be transported by motorcycle. Transportation of a large group of children (more than 8 people) is considered organized. Such transportation can only be carried out by bus.
Rules for transporting children on buses
Groups of children under 16 years of age with more than 8 people can only be transported by buses. Toddlers who are accompanied by parents are not counted. In case of occasional messages, the responsibility for the safety of small passengers lies with the driver. Additionally, the behavior of children in the vehicle is monitored by an adult who is the customer of the transportation.
Before starting the trip, the attendant must undergo appropriate instruction on the rules of conduct for children in the vehicle. For travel, a serviceable bus can be provided, which has recently undergone a technical inspection procedure. For long distances, according to special rules, children are transported by buses. SDA states that for a journey of more than 450 km two drivers must be provided per vehicle.
Rules for transporting a child on a motorcycle
Many adult lovers of extreme two-wheeled vehicles try to instill their own hobbies and heirs. However, the question arises as to whether small passengers can be transported in the back seat of a motorcycle. According to the SDA, transporting a child under 12 years old on a motorcycle is strictly prohibited. Even a quality helmet will not be able to save the baby in the event of an accident. Therefore, you should not neglect safety rules.
What to do if it is urgent to take the baby to the hospital, for example? You can use a motorcycle for this purpose only if the small passenger confidently reaches the steps and can fix the special helmet well. The speed of movement should not exceed 40 km per hour. In any case, it is better to use a taxi.
Motorcycles are not allowed in many countries. But in the USA, for example, such a ban applies only to the transportation of babies in the front seat. If the child has a helmet and is securely locked in a motorcycle stroller, the driver is not facing a fine.
Carriage of the smallest passengers
According to the SDA, transportation of children up to a year has some features. A special car seat should be installed on the back row of seats. Attach such a device using standard safety belts perpendicular to the movement of the machine. Well, if next to the cradle in the back seat will be an adult passenger.
Inside the cradle, the child must also be well fixed with straps. The cradle has a special design, thanks to which the baby is placed horizontally. This helps to normalize the baby’s breathing. Most children under one year old quickly fall asleep in a car. Children perfectly tolerate a long road. Kids who already know how to sit well can be raised a little. It is strictly forbidden to carry small passengers in their arms in adults.
How to choose a car seat for the smallest?
The quality of the car seat plays an important role. It is advisable to give preference to trusted manufacturers with a large number of positive reviews. According to the SDA, the child is transported in a car using a special cradle or chair until the young passenger reaches the age of 12 years. On sale there are devices designed for different age categories. Do not try to save money by acquiring a universal model. As practice shows, such car seats are the least reliable.
For the smallest passengers it is worth buying a car seat, which is fixed by seat belts or brackets that come with the kit. The device is installed perpendicular to the movement of the car. Particular attention should be paid to the pillow holding the child’s head. The chair should securely fix the baby. Models for the smallest passengers are small and do not take up much space in the car. The cradle can lift a little. However, the maximum forward inclination should not exceed 45 degrees.
Is it possible to do without a chair?
According to the SDA (22.9), transporting children without special equipment is considered illegal. Each driver must take care of the car seat in advance. It is no coincidence that large taxi services specify in advance whether a child will be present in the car. For transportation of kids only specially equipped cars are provided. No one wants to pay a fine when meeting with the traffic police.
Why is a car seat necessary? No matter how effective the vehicle safety system, it is designed for passengers whose height exceeds 150 cm. Of course, no one will check the age of the child. But if the baby has not reached the desired parameters, it will be noticeable to the naked eye. You can still allow the transport of a 10-year-old child without special equipment. But parents of young children should take care of the presence of a car seat in the car. Otherwise, you will have to pay a considerable fine. If a child by the age of 9 has reached a height of 150 cm (which is quite rare), it is quite possible to use standard seat belts.
Where is the best place to install a car seat?
A special device for transporting small passengers can be installed both rear and front. According to the SDA, transportation of children in the front seat is not prohibited if a special chair is installed that securely fixes the baby. If the small passenger is in front, it is worth disconnecting the airbag. If the device is activated, it can cause considerable harm to the child. But if a passenger over 12 years old is in the front seat without a special seat, the airbag must be in good condition.
The best place to install the cradle for children up to a year is the middle rear seat. Here you can install the device perpendicular to the movement. The cradle is installed using special brackets and is additionally fixed by the vehicle seat belts. An adult passenger should be near the cradle.
What are car seats?
Manufacturers classify child car seats primarily by age group. For babies up to a year, only cradles can be used that are installed perpendicular to the movement of the vehicle. For an older child, they will have to install an already full-fledged seat, which will not only securely fix the small passenger, but will also appeal to him. It is good if the child himself takes part in the choice of a device for riding.
The car seat must be in the car according to the SDA. The rules for transporting children in a car say that only a child whose height exceeds 150 cm can travel without special equipment. How can I choose a chair? It all depends on the age of the baby and his body weight. All devices are divided into four groups: 0 (for children under one year old), 1 (for children under 4 years old), 2 (for passengers under 7 years old), 3 (for children under 12 years old).
Is there a penalty for the improper transport of children?
Despite the increased danger, many parents still prefer to transport their babies in a vehicle without special equipment. In this regard, special fines (traffic rules) were introduced. Children in the front seat can only be transported with a special seat. For the lack of necessary safety measures, the driver will have to pay a fine of 3,000 rubles. For that kind of money, it’s quite possible to get a good car seat.
It is worth noting that a fine is provided not only for the lack of a special device, but also for its improper fastening. If the parents decided to save money, and did not begin to change the chair as the baby grows, they will also be punished. Security measures should not be carried out "for show". It is worth remembering that the life of a child directly depends on the quality of the car seat.
How to save?
What if financial opportunities do not allow you to purchase a new car seat? As the rules say (SDA), children cannot be transported without special equipment. If you plan a long trip, you can rent a car seat. In addition, you can purchase a used high-quality fixture. Children grow up very fast. Parents have to sell unnecessary accessories.
Some craftsmen are slow to make children's car seats on their own. This is not prohibited by law. Those who decided to save money should pay special attention to the security system. For the manufacture of belts will have to purchase durable fasteners.
To summarize
The purchase of a children's car seat cannot be called a personal matter for each driver. As soon as a person drives a vehicle and drives onto the road, he becomes a participant in the movement. For special requirements, children should also be transported in a car. SDA indicates the age at which you can travel without a car seat. The device must be firmly fixed in the passenger compartment and hold the child firmly. If elementary rules are not observed, the driver faces a fine of 3,000 rubles. It will be much cheaper to purchase a car seat initially.