what age can a child sit in front seat in victoria

In Victoria, the rules for children sitting in the front seat are as clear as mud but here goes: children under 7 years old are generally required to sit in the rear seats using an appropriate child restraint. For kids aged 7 and older, it's a bit more lenient, but the rear seat is still safest. If a child must sit in the front (say, no rear seats or all are occupied), they must use the correct restraint system for their age and size, and if an airbag is active, it’s a risky spot.

Key points:

• Children under 7 must be in a rearward or forward-facing restraint in the back seat.
• Children 7 and over can sit in front but must be properly restrained.
• Airbags can be dangerous for young children in the front.

Always check the latest VicRoads guidelines because laws can change faster than a kangaroo on the hop.