* They are accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old;
* They are using a child restraint that is appropriate for their age, weight and height;
* The car is fitted with an airbag that has been deactivated.
Children who are over 12 years of age may sit in the front seat of a car without a child restraint, provided that they are wearing a seat belt and the car is fitted with an airbag.
It is important to note that these are the minimum requirements for child safety in cars. Parents and carers should always consider the safety of their children when travelling in a car, and may choose to use additional safety measures, such as child restraints, even when they are not required by law.