New rules for transporting children in a car 2021

Change in traffic rules: new rules for transporting children under 11 years of age in cars

Finally, in our country, the Government of the Russian Federation has made changes to the traffic rules that relate to the transportation of children in cars. Thus, from now on, the transportation of children under 11 years of age is regulated by changes in traffic rules adopted by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 761 of June 28, 2021.

Thus, new rules now oblige drivers to transport children under 7 years of age only using child restraint systems (car seats) that are appropriate for the child’s weight and height. That is, from now on it is strictly prohibited to transport children using “belt adapters”, frameless devices and other seat belt guides. For violating this traffic rule, the driver faces a fine of 3,000 rubles.

Transportation of children under 7 years of age is permitted only in car seats and boosters.

See also: How to properly fasten a child in a child car seat: Four important rules

Fine for incorrectly transporting a child

According to the rules for transporting children in 2018-2019, the punishment for non-compliance will be more severe for drivers. If there are no fasteners in the vehicle, then this is not a reason not to install a car seat, so such an excuse will not protect the driver from a fine. For this violation, a fine of 500 rubles was previously provided, but now for such a violation the offender will pay from 3,000 rubles. In addition, if the car is operated under a power of attorney, this amount will increase. Every driver should know that a fine in the amount of a monetary penalty is provided not only for the absence of a car seat, but also for its incorrect installation.

Compliance with traffic rules is not all that can protect the driver and those accompanying him on the road. It is important not to neglect the rules for transporting passengers, and especially children. These moments cannot be called a personal matter for each person, because when a driver goes out on the road, he involuntarily becomes part of the entire road process, where failure to comply with the established rules can end tragically for some. A car seat is an essential element when transporting children in a car and can save the child’s life. Therefore, those drivers who do not comply with these rules and continue to drive without a car seat should first of all think not about how to avoid getting a fine, but about the fact that their child is not safe, which should be much more valuable and important money.

How can you transport children under 7 years of age in a car?

Let us remind our dear readers that previously the legislation allowed drivers when transporting children to use, in addition to car seats and boosters, various “other devices” , which include: a book, a frameless device, a seat belt corrector (adapter).

According to changes in the traffic rules, now the words “other devices” are removed from the rules on the basis of Government Decree No. 761 of June 28, 2017.

Accordingly, now transportation of children under 7 years of age is possible only in special car seats, boosters, which take into account the height and weight of the child himself.

Thus, according to the new Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 761, changes are made to the traffic rules in paragraph 22.9, namely:

Traffic rules 29.9 - Transporting children in a car

“Transportation of children under 7 years of age in a passenger car and in the cabin of a truck that is designed with seat belts or seat belts and an ISOFIX* child restraint system must be carried out using child restraint systems (devices) that are appropriate for the weight and height of the child .

* The name of the ISOFIX child restraint system is given in accordance with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union TR RS 018/2011 “On the safety of wheeled vehicles”.

The ban on child seat belt adapters and other frameless devices for transporting children was necessary due to studies that found that such devices not only do not protect children during an accident, but also aggravate the consequences of an accident.

Thus, as a result of comprehensive tests, experts found that such devices do not provide adequate safety for children compared to car seats and boosters.

It is also worth noting that during tests of frameless child restraint devices, seat belt adapters and other similar devices, it was found that the consequences of an accident for a child are worsened compared to the seat belts themselves, provided for by the design of the vehicle and used to secure the child without any additional devices.

That is, in other words, we can say that seat belt adapters, frameless devices, etc. devices cause more harm than simple seat belts in a car.

Age restrictions

Adults who have babies need to know how to safely transport their child. The traffic rules do not directly indicate what the minimum age of a child should be at which he can ride in front.

However, the rule provides for the transportation of children under 7 years of age in a special child car seat. Accordingly, if you have a child car seat, then the child can ride in the front seat from birth.

Please note that children under 7 years of age can only be carried in the front and rear seats in appropriate car seats.

How to transport children aged 7 to 11 years?

According to the changes that have occurred in the traffic rules of the Russian Federation, on the basis of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 761, in paragraph 29.9, changes related to the transportation of children aged 7 to 11 years were also made.

Here is an excerpt from the new traffic rules, which reads:

..."Transportation of children aged 7 to 11 years (inclusive) in a passenger car and truck cab, which are designed with seat belts or seat belts and an ISOFIX child restraint system, must be carried out using child restraint systems (devices) appropriate to the weight and height of the child, or using seat belts, and in the front seat of a passenger car - only using child restraint systems (devices) corresponding to the weight and height of the child.” And further:

..."The installation of child restraint systems (devices) in a passenger car and the cabin of a truck and the placement of children in them must be carried out in accordance with the operating instructions for the specified systems (devices)."

..."It is prohibited to transport children under the age of 12 on the back seat of a motorcycle."

Is it possible to transport children aged 7 to 11 years in the back seat of a car without a car seat?

Yes, according to the Government Decree and the amendments made to clause 29.9 of the Russian Traffic Regulations, transporting a child in the back seat aged 7 to 11 years, both in a car seat and without it, is permitted. But in this case, seat belts must be used .

Accordingly, the use of seat belt adapters and frameless child restraints for transporting children in a vehicle is prohibited.

So, friends, please note that according to the new legislation, the driver now has the right to transport a child in the back seat without using a car seat. In this case, you need to fasten a child between 7 and 11 years old with the standard seat belt of the vehicle.

Types of car seats

Using a car seat for children is not just a clause stated in the rules for transporting children, but also a vital necessity. Parents should remember that the baby should be comfortable and cozy in the chair, which means he also needs to take part in the purchase. Some people buy a chair “for growth”, however, this is unwise, since it does not achieve the desired effect.

There are 5 groups of seats. Their parameters are presented below:

Group 0 – chairs are designed for infants aged 0 to 1 year and weighing from 0 to 10 kg. The baby is securely held in place by a wide belt that passes through his stomach. It has three-point seat belts;
Group 0+ - car seats are intended for children aged 0 to 1.5 years and weighing from 0 to 13 kg. It differs from the previous one only in that here the baby is in a reclining state;
Group 1 – car seats for children weighing 9-18 kg and aged from 1 to 4 years. Here, unlike the group 0 seat, five-point seat belts are used;
Group 2 – car seats for children from 3 to 7 years old weighing 15-25 kg. These chairs are equipped with an adjustable backrest height. While in such a chair, the child is secured using regular seat belts;
Group 3 – car seats designed for children aged 7 to 12 years and weighing 22-36 kg. There are special limiters for the top strap, and it is also possible to unfasten the backrest, which will be necessary when the baby grows out of this chair.

Is it dangerous to transport children aged 7 to 11 years without car seats?

It is also worth noting that the appearance in the traffic rules of a clause allowing the transportation of children from 7 to 11 years old without the use of car seats, on the one hand, simplifies the rules for transporting a child in a car, but on the other hand, it makes many drivers think, since it is not always possible to transport children using Seat belts provide adequate protection during an accident.

Here it’s all about the height and weight of a child aged 7 to 11 years. After all, friends agree with us, children are all different. For example, it often happens when a child aged 7-8 years has the same height and weight as a child 10-11 years old, and vice versa, it often happens when a child aged 11 years has very little weight and the same short height, which is comparable to a child younger age.

Accordingly, if you fasten a seat belt on a child aged 10 - 11 years old, who looks 7 - 9 years old (due to his height and weight), then the seat belt will not be able to fully protect this child from serious consequences in an accident, since The seat belt in the car is designed in principle for passengers of height and weight, respectively, of older age, more than 12 years and older.

So, friends, we, for our part, recommend that drivers still use a strictly specially designed car seat for transporting children under 11 years of age, which will be much safer for your child compared to conventional seat belts.

Yes, of course, if your child aged 10 - 11 years old looks like a teenager 12 - 14 years old, then it will not be advisable to buy a separate special car seat for him. In this case, it will naturally be better to use standard seat belts when transporting a child in the back seat of a car.

Remember, friends, that even if the law allows children aged 7 to 11 years to be transported without a special seat, this does not mean that this will be the safest method of transportation for your child. The main thing to remember is the height and weight of the child.

Therefore, we advise all drivers to take this circumstance into account when deciding whether to transport children in the back seat.

For example, if your child is not tall enough, and even if he is wearing a seat belt in the back seat, there is still a risk that during an accident the lap belt strap could move onto his stomach, which in turn could lead to serious injury. internal organs of the abdominal cavity, which is naturally dangerous to the life of your child.

This usually occurs due to the skeletal structure of children under 12 years of age. Accordingly, if your child is small in stature and has little weight, and despite all the fact that his age allows you, in accordance with current legislation, to transport him (children) using seat belts, then it would be best to use all a child car seat in order to provide your child with maximum protection in case of an accident.

It is also necessary to remember that in no case should you transport children aged 7 to 11 years in the front seat of a car using a seat belt, since this is not only dangerous, but is now also prohibited by paragraph 29.9 of the traffic rules, for violation of which you will face a fine of in the amount of 3,000 thousand rubles. Remember that even in a minor accident on the road, a child in the front seat of a car can be seriously injured.

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In Russia, on July 12, amendments to the Traffic Rules regulating the transportation of children in cars come into force. They were approved by government decree of June 28 and were officially published on the Legal Information Portal on July 4. Znak.com reminds parents what they should know when going on a trip with their child from now on.

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What's new?

The main thing to remember is that children under 7 years of age must now only ride in car seats. In the updated legislation, they are designated as “child restraint systems,” and this is confusing, which is also complained by some lawyers who do not understand why, when the rules were adjusted, car seats could not finally be called “car seats.” After all, even before that there were some “child restraints” provided there.

In addition, everyone is accustomed to the fact that the traffic rules also mentioned “other means that allow you to fasten a child using seat belts provided for by the design of the vehicle.”
This meant cradles, boosters and adapters, although practice has shown that the use of the latter was still associated with the risk of running into a fine. Now there are no options - only a car seat, the parameters of which must correspond to the height and weight of the child.
No pillows or thick books under your butt. At the same time, it became possible to transport children from 7 to 11 years old inclusive as adults - simply by fastening them with a standard seat belt. But this is provided that the child rides in the back seat. When transported alongside the driver, all children under 12 years of age are required to ride in a car seat. A special note for motorcyclists - if the passenger is under 12 years old, it is prohibited to carry him in the back seat.

Pieter Kuiper / Global Look Press

What is the point of the changes?

As always, the amendments are explained by concern for the safety of road users.
The traffic police cite the results of crash tests and other examinations, which led to the conclusion that all these “other means” for transporting children in accidents do not mitigate, but, on the contrary, only aggravate the sad consequences. Until the death of the child. True, some lawyers - in particular, managing partner of the law firm Sergei Voronin - argue that there has actually been almost no research on the topic of safety when transporting a child in a child car seat. In addition, when determining the level of safety of children's transportation, the condition of the roads is not taken into account.

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Be that as it may, there is another nuance for which we can really thank the initiator of the amendments: the ability to transport children from 7 to 12 years old in the back seat without a seat. This is especially important if your child is growing by leaps and bounds, each time having even greater difficulty getting into a car seat. There are, however, the opposite situations: a third-grader’s voice is already ready to break, but his not yet particularly expressive constitution inspires outright fears that he might slip out from under the seat belt if something happens.

In a word, starting from the age of seven, parents have options: it is considered that by default it is safer to travel in a car seat, but if the height and weight of the young passenger (here experts call for focusing on the maximum parameters of 150 cm and 36 kg) will already make such a trip for him uncomfortable, let him sit in the back seat and drive like an adult. The rules now allow this.

Will you have to shell out money for a car seat?

Strange question, don't you think?
Isn't this about your child's safety? However, let us draw your attention again: in the new version, the rules allow you to do without a car seat at all if your child is already seven years old and if you do not carry him in the front seat. We would only recommend not to forget documents at home, which, if anything happens, will convince the inspector that the young passenger in your car is already at the age when you can do without a car seat. Your passport with a note about children or a personal birth certificate will do for this. However, one can understand the parents of a child who, say, in six months or a year will turn seven years old, but needs to be transported now.
Buying a car seat for this short period with an average cost of around 5 thousand rubles may indeed not seem like a very reasonable decision. So experts expect the market for used car seats to grow, as is happening with the same baby strollers. Well, or as experts joke, for some, the presence of an unclaimed car seat in the trunk will serve as an additional incentive to increase the country’s demographic indicators.

What if the trip is by taxi?

There are no provisions for this in the traffic rules, so taxis will comply with general requirements.
When ordering a taxi, notify the service that you will need a car seat and indicate the age of the child. A sane service will figure it out on its own and send you the car you need. But if for some reason the driver arrives without a seat or hesitates to take it out of the trunk and install it before the trip, our recommendation: send him on his way.
Firstly, if you are stopped by an inspector, you will face long and unpleasant arguments about who should pay the fine. And secondly, we remind you again that we are talking about the safety of the child. A taxi driver's laziness or bad mood is not a reason to risk the health and life of your child.

fotototo / blickwinkel / Global Look Press

What else has changed?

The legislator was concerned about the frequency of cases when, due to the fault of careless adults, a child remained locked inside a car and the case even ended in tragedy, given how quickly the air inside the car heats up in the sun. The rules now prohibit leaving children under 7 years of age in vehicles unless there is also an adult in the car.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs allowed to register cars without providing compulsory motor liability insurance

Oddly enough, there is also a bad side to this: the initiators of the adjustments did not foresee the situation when, say, a mother leaves the car with her young son inside for five minutes in order to pay at a gas station.
According to the changed rules, they must go to the checkout together, and you can imagine what it will be like, for example, in winter. Moreover, if there are two or three children under seven years of age. An even more amusing incident is that, when leaving the car, you will not be able to leave your young child with, say, a 17-year-old daughter, because adulthood in Russia begins at 18 years of age.

What about sanctions?

Fortunately, the amount of the fine for transporting children without car seats (according to the above rules) has not yet changed.
But even now it is quite significant - 3 thousand rubles (Part 3 of Article 12.23 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation). Violation of the ban on leaving minors alone in a car will fall under the sanction of Article 12.19 of the Administrative Code and will cost the violator 500 rubles.
Although you can get off with a simple warning. But it is important to keep in mind: when responding to cases of finding a child in a locked car, law enforcement officers very often initiate a criminal case for leaving in danger. And this already means a criminal record and a fine of up to 80 thousand rubles or up to a year in prison. Well, and troubles with the authorities dealing with juvenile affairs. There is no guarantee that particularly zealous law enforcement officers, for the sake of performance (as well as for show), will not begin to extend this practice to the described “gas station incidents.”

Total

Let's summarize. It used to be like this: any child under 12 years old must be seated in a chair or on some kind of elevation so that he is raised and can be fastened with a belt.

Now only child car seats can be used. Alternatives are not allowed. But a child from 7 to 11 years old inclusive can be transported in the back seat without a child seat, fastened with a belt. Children from 12 years of age can be carried as ordinary passengers. You should also not leave a child under 7 years old in a car without someone over 18 years old. Even for five minutes.

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