You want to carry a child in your car. When must you use a child seat for this purpose?

In Germany, the law requires that children under 12 years old and shorter than 150 cm must use a suitable child seat or booster cushion when traveling in a car. This is to ensure their safety by providing proper restraint that fits their smaller size. Once a child is 12 years or older or taller than 150 cm, they can use the regular seat belt without a child seat because the seat belt then fits them properly and provides adequate protection. This rule helps prevent injuries by ensuring that younger and smaller children are correctly secured in the vehicle.