Penalty for driving without a child car seat 2016

Since 2007, the legislation has regulated the strict availability of a child car seat. Its use is a guarantee of the safety of the closest relatives. Connivance is punishable by life itself - there are a lot of illustrative examples on this topic on the Internet. And without counting tedious statistics, the facts and the consequences are eloquent. In addition, material liability is also significant for the failure to use an item that ensures the safety of the child while driving. More on this.

Basic Provisions

The rules provide for the following points, without which, a fine for driving without a child car seat is inevitable:

• Safety is ensured by the model of a car seat that corresponds to the size of the child, age and GOST.
• The chair must be fixed without the possibility of shifting during movement. This is ensured by special fasteners and adjustable straps.
• The driver must be able to see the child and serve him. That is, reaching out or handing over objects shouldn't be a problem.
• Installation of a car seat is permitted in both the rear and front seats if the main platform is equipped to do so.

Features of child seats for cars

Since we're talking about standards, then we should consider options for the "right seats" for safe traffic and guaranteed absence of fines. So:

• A baby under 1 year old needs a "cradle", as the baby is almost always in a horizontal position. The fixation of the belt passes through the abdomen, and in the folded position it has 3 holding points.
• Up to 1,5 years, the chair can be installed in any position - in the direction of travel or against it. So, the driver, often women, is comfortable to control his own child.
• Up to 5 years old, the chair must have a belt fixing heel. At this age, children are very mobile, without understanding the situation.
• From 7 to 12 years old, no classic chair required. A booster or a seat without a back with a main seat belt restraint will do.

Any purchases without "fitting" are fraught with a waste of money and inconvenience for the baby while driving. Do not dwell on the low cost - most likely, the model is unsafe.

Nuances

The provisions provide for the mandatory fulfillment of all points for children under 12 years old and growth up to 1,5 m. But this does not mean that after exceeding the parameters, the offspring become adults. In this case, the following is provided:

Passengers under 12 years old, but having a height of more than 1,5 m, sit in the back seat, which has a design feature - it allows you to fasten the child with a belt not only through the waist, but also over the shoulder without squeezing in the event of an accident. In this case, the owner of the car is not threatened with a fine for the absence of a child seat.

Penalty for not having a child seat

So, about the unpleasant. Until 2013, the collection was 500 rubles. On the basis of Article 12.13 of the Administrative Code, the punishment has become tougher. Namely:

The fine for the lack of a child seat for children under 12 has increased to 3 rubles.

A similar punishment will follow if the child is in the back seat without rigidly fixing the belt in several positions.
Does it make sense to save on purchase if the fines are impressive, while the safety of the child is threatened by traffic?