Traffic Police Department explains the regulation requiring the use of safety devices for children in cars

According to a representative of the Traffic Police Department (Ministry of Public Security), for children under 1.35 m tall, the seat belt only extends to the head and neck and does not ensure safety. Therefore, children under this height must have safety equipment in the car.

Choose the right equipment for your child and family conditions

From January 1, 2026, drivers will be fined from VND800,000 to VND1 million if they carry children under 10 years old and under 1.35 m tall in a car sitting in the same row as the driver (except for cars with only one row of seats), or do not use appropriate safety equipment for children as prescribed.

More than a month from now, the regulation will be applied, and there are many discussions on forums. Many people wonder if this regulation is necessary; many people are learning about child safety seats , many people do not know what child safety equipment includes and are there any standards?

The Traffic Police Department affirms that the use of safety devices for children in cars is very necessary.

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Regarding this issue, a representative of the Traffic Police Department affirmed that the authorities always consider people's safety as the top priority and that people's use of safety devices for children is similar to wearing helmets.

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People can use child belts, child seats or child cushions in cars that are suitable for the child's condition, the family's condition and the conditions of use in the car. These devices all have the same meaning as safety devices to prevent accidents when they occur.

The representative of the Traffic Police Department said that it is necessary to understand that the regulation that children under 10 years old and under 1.35 m tall in cars must use appropriate safety equipment is to ensure the health and life of the children of drivers and parents. Therefore, this is extremely necessary, and the authorities have also researched it in advance.

Children are vulnerable and need protection.

Regarding the roadmap for implementing the above regulations, a representative of the Traffic Police Department said that the recommendation and encouragement for people to use child seats in cars has been around for many years, and many drivers have bought and let their children use them.

According to the representative of the Traffic Police Department, when children are under 1.35 m tall, using the car seat belt will not ensure safety in the event of a collision, because with that height of the child, the seat belt only reaches the head and neck, which is not suitable for the child, and does not ensure the safety of the belt for the child.

Some models of child safety equipment in cars

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In addition, a representative of the Traffic Police Department said that many studies according to international standards have been published, then the authorities have applied them into law and this is very practical.

Many people think that holding a child in their arms is safe, but in the event of a collision, the child can be thrown and injured. When the car brakes suddenly, the child can also be pushed forward, causing danger.

"Children are not able to protect themselves, so it is necessary for responsible adults and laws to be enacted to protect these vulnerable groups," said a representative of the Traffic Police Department.

QCVN 123:2024/BGTVT regulation stipulates that child safety devices must be suitable for installation in cars. This device must not have sharp edges or protrusions that could damage the clothes of people sitting in the car or damage the car seat cover.

The child restraint hardware does not expose sharp edges that would wear down the belt where it contacts the belt.

The standard also requires that child safety devices must not have removable parts or be removable without the use of special tools.

Any component designed to be removable for maintenance or adjustment must be protected against incorrect installation and improper use.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cuc-csgt-ly-giai-quy-dinh-phai-dung-thiet-bi-an-toan-cho-tre-tren-o-to-185251118130728327.htm