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

According to German traffic regulations, the use of a child seat is mandatory for children who are younger than 12 years old and shorter than 150 cm. This rule aims to ensure the safety of young passengers by providing adequate restraint in the event of a collision.

If the child is 12 years old or older and taller than 150 cm, a standard seat belt can be used because they are considered to be of sufficient size to be safely restrained by an adult seat belt. However, if a child is 12 years old or older but still under 150 cm, a child seat is required to protect them properly.

It’s important to understand that the regulations are in place to minimize the risk of injury and to promote safe transportation for all children, regardless of their age and height, until they reach the required safety standards.