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In the state of California, all children under 6 years old and under 60 pounds must ride in the back. Only if the rear seats are occupied by other young children, there are no rear seats, or in case of a medical condition can an exception be made to this law.

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12y ago

until the child is 6 years old OR weighs 60 lbs is the California state law. HOWEVER. Recent child safety research has deduced that until the child is 4 foot 9 inches, they should ride in a booster seat whether in the front seat or back seat. For safety's sake, you should wait till the child is 12 years old before allowing them to sit up front. You can also look at the Owner's Manual in the car and it MIGHT have recommended height/ages for that particular make of car. Remember to keep the child's safety in mind first.

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When a Child May Ride in FrontChildren under the age of six weighing less than 60 pounds may ride in the front seat of a vehicle, but only when:
  • There is no rear seat or the rear seats are either side-facing jump seats or rear-facing seats.
  • The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear seat.
  • All rear seats are already occupied by children under the age of 12 years.
  • A medical reason requires the child to ride in the front seat.

Some vehicles, usually those with no backseats, come with an airbag-off switch for this purpose.

When a Child May Not Ride in FrontHowever, a child may not ride in the front seat of an airbag-equipped vehicle if the child:
  • Is under one year of age.
  • Weighs less than 20 pounds.
  • Is riding in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system.
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15y ago

Well I know that you must be 12 years old or older to ride upfront legally and that you must be 60 pounds to ride without a car seat.

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11y ago

Generally, it is not the weight that is a factor here: it's the height.

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14y ago

There are no weight restrictions, but you have to be at least 128 cm tall.

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11y ago

80lbs

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12y ago

80 pounds

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