From Europe to Asia: Rules for Transporting Children by Car Around the World.
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Summary:
- Travel in comfort with younger family members across EU countries.
- Go on a safe trip with your children around Asia.
- Visit the Caribbean with your kids without the hassle and worries.
- Discover US cities while travelling with kids.
- Let Intui take care of the comfort and safety of your children on your trip.
Caring for the comfort and safety of children while travelling is one of the main tasks for every parent and adult. When we go on a trip, especially to another country, the issues of transporting children by car become especially relevant. What are the rules in different countries? How to get from your doorstep to your destination with younger family members? In this article, we will look at the rules for transporting children in car seats in different countries and talk about a convenient solution for travelling around the world — the ability to book a child seat with a private transfer.
Travel in comfort with younger family members across EU countries.
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The EU countries have strict rules for transporting children and heavy fines for violations. How to get from your doorstep to your destination in EU countries? If the child is over 12 years old and is 135 cm (150 cm in some countries) or more, it is sufficient to fasten it with a normal seat belt. The same applies to children under 12 years old, but with a height above 135 cm. If the child is under 12 years old and his height is below 135 cm, you must use a special car seat or booster that is appropriate for his weight and height.
Children under 3 years old are transported only in a special car seat. In some countries, such as Denmark, Lithuania, Portugal, Croatia, Sweden and Estonia, infants can be transported in the front seat if a rearward facing child seat is used and the airbag is disabled. Children from 3 to 12 years old can only be transported in the back seat. These rules apply to the vast majority of European countries. On average, children who are transported incorrectly are fined approximately 100-200 euros.
Go on a safe trip with your children around Asia.
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In Asia, the rules for how to get from your doorstep to your destination with children are different. In many Asian countries such as Thailand, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, the law does not require the use of child car seats. The only requirement is a seat belt-fastened driver and passenger in the front seat. However, there are exceptions both in individual countries and cities. For example, in Shanghai, China, children under 4 years old must be transported in a child car seat. In India, this requirement applies to children under 13 years of age.
While many countries in Asia do not mandate child seats, it is important to understand that doing so can be hazardous to a child's health. Although traffic violations are the norm rather than the exception in Asia, every effort must be made to ensure the safety of children and prevent possible injuries during the trip and do not neglect car seats.
Visit the Caribbean with your kids without the hassle and worries.
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In the Caribbean countries, the rules for transporting children are also different. So, in the Dominican Republic and Cuba there are no special requirements and children can simply be fastened with seat belts. However, in the mainland states of the Caribbean region, there are clear rules. For example, in Barbados, children under 4 years old must ride in a car seat installed in the backseat of a car. Children over 4 years old are placed in the back seat and fastened with seat belts. Violation of these rules is punishable by a fine or imprisonment of up to 3 months.
In the Caribbean, the situation with compliance with traffic rules is not much different from Asia. Although you are officially required to wear seat belts, some cars may not have seat belts. However, road accidents in this region are not uncommon. In this regard, it is important to understand that travelling without a car seat can pose a serious risk.
Discover US cities while travelling with kids.
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Regulations for transporting children to the United States vary by state, but there are general principles. Children under 8 years of age only use a suitable car seat, children from 8 to 18 years of age must wear seat belts. At the same time, children under 4 years old can only be transported in the back seat.
Many states in the US require that child seats meet the federal standard. This means that car seats imported from other countries are not properly certified and do not comply with the requirements of the law.
Let Intui take care of the comfort and safety of your children on your trip.
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Intui cares about the safety of passengers and helps to think over the trip to the smallest detail in advance. The interface of the service accompanies you during the registration of a private transfer so that you do not forget to add child seats to the order and are completely ready for the trip. If you indicate that you are travelling with children, Intui provides a recommendation and a reminder to add child seats to the booking.
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This is especially useful if your country of choice requires the use of child seats, boosters and baby seat-cradles. Thanks to this tip, you will receive information about the need for child seats, even if they were not included in the original order from the beginning. Please note that child seats can only be ordered for private transfers. Embark on safe and reliable trips with the youngest family members on Intui travel!
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