Is it illegal to let a child 12 and under to sit in the passenger's seat?

Question

Is it? Or is it a safety rule?

Answer 1

WHEN YOU ARE 8, 9, 10, 11, OR 12 MORE THAN 4’9” (57 INCHES) TALL MAY USE AN ADULT SEATBELT, BUT MUST KEEP YOUR BACK AGAINST THE SEAT BACK.

YOUR KNEES BENT OVER THE EDGE OF THE SEAT, AND YOUR FEET FLAT ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR.

Answer 2

The laws vary from state to state.  But they are similar in regard to size-usually around 4'9" and age.  The reason is becasue of safety.  A smaller child's body simply cannot withstand the impact of a deployed airbag in the front seat.  

For the child's safety, that is why under 12 should remain in the back seat.

Answer 3

I dont think matter as long as ur child is 12. I think 12 under are suspose to be in the back of the seat.  good luck

Answer 4

it depends what state your in check your local laws

Answer 5

There are laws on child riding in the passer seat. If a child cannot be straped in with sear belt. Due to how tall they are. And it is alway a safety concern. To get the proper ruling contract the locate police department. Each state has it's own set of rules. But most follower the seat belt rule.

Answer 6

I believe it is a law...however, it is under 13...at least in my state.

Answer 7

It is illegal to let a child 12 or under sit in the front passenger seat unless everyone of the seat belts in the bacvk seat are being used by someone who is younger than that child.

Answer 8

illegal because of the air bags