The height requirement for a child to be exempted from using a child restraint system (CRS) is generally 150 cm (4 feet 11 inches). Children who are 12 years old or younger and shorter than 150 cm must use a suitable child restraint system while traveling in a motor vehicle. If the child is taller than 150 cm, they are exempted from using a CRS but must still wear a regular seat belt
. This rule is reflected in various regulations, such as the Republic Act No. 11229 in the Philippines and EU directives, which specify that children under 12 years and under 150 cm must use appropriate child restraints. Once a child reaches 150 cm in height, they can use the vehicle's regular seat belt instead of a CRS
. In summary:
- Children under 12 years and shorter than 150 cm must use a child restraint system.
- Children 12 years or younger but taller than 150 cm are exempted from CRS use but must wear a seat belt.
- The height threshold for exemption is 150 cm (4'11").
This height requirement is widely accepted in many countries to ensure child safety in vehicles
