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The new child seat law has come with heavy fines and stricter rules! In 2025, drivers who fail to comply with the rules could pay dearly, both financially and in terms of child safety. Understand the changes and learn how to avoid penalties while protecting your little ones on the road.
Did you know that a recent change could directly impact children's safety on the road and drivers' pockets?
Updates to the rules on transporting children in vehicles, in force in 2025, are already causing a stir.
With higher fines, points on the license and strict requirements, the new car seat law brought measures that promise to increase protection for little ones, but also left many drivers apprehensive.
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Road safety has always been a priority in Brazilian legislation, but now the new regulations intensify the requirements.
The changes, based on Law No. 14.071/2021 and the resolution of the National Traffic Council (Contran), reinforce the proper use of child restraint devices.
Understand the main changes and the consequences for those who do not comply with the rules.
The new rules and who they apply to
According to the updated legislation, all children up to 10 years old or under 1,45 meters tall must be transported in the back seat using appropriate restraint devices.
This includes infant carriers, car seats and booster seats, depending on age and weight.
Baby seat:
- Children up to 1 year old or weighing up to 13 kg should use this device. It offers the necessary protection for newborns and smaller babies.
Car seat:
- For children between 1 and 4 years old or weighing between 9 and 18 kg, a child seat is mandatory. It is designed to protect in cases of sudden braking or collisions.
Booster seat:
- Children between 4 and 7 years old, or who are less than 1,45 meters tall, must use a booster seat. It adjusts the child's position so that the seat belt is effective.
Seat belt:
- Children between 7 and 10 years old who have not yet reached a height of 1,45 meters must also travel in the back seat, using a seat belt as a mandatory requirement.
Can I in the front seat?
A common question among drivers is about transporting children in the front seat.
The law only allows this to happen in specific cases, such as children over 10 years old or who are over 1,45 meters tall.
Even so, the use of seat belts remains essential.
This permission, however, does not eliminate the necessary precautions.
In vehicles that do not have a back seat, transportation in the front seat is permitted, as long as the child uses a restraint device appropriate for their age and weight.
Penalties: What Happens If the Law Is Ignored
Failure to comply with the new child seat law in 2025 is considered a very serious infraction, with severe penalties.
According to Article 168 of the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), drivers can be fined R$293,47, in addition to receiving 7 points on their National Driver's License (CNH).
These measures are designed to enhance road safety and discourage dangerous practices.
According to vehicle safety experts, the correct use of these devices can reduce the risk of serious injuries in accidents by up to 70%.
Importance of updates
The changes reflect the authorities' commitment to reducing accidents and protecting children.
According to recent studies, around 35% of accidents involving children could be avoided with the correct use of restraint devices.
Still, misinformation is one of the biggest challenges. Many drivers are unaware of the details of the rules, which can result in fines and put lives at risk.
Therefore, educational campaigns and clear information are essential to raise awareness.
What do you think of the new penalties? Will they really make a difference to children's safety on the road or are there still more educational measures needed?
I think that any and all safety measures are valid. But let's not be hypocrites. Will a child transported on a bus be entitled to such safety? And if they are being transported in a taxi or in a ride-hailing vehicle, what happens to the issue of mandatory safety measures? This is a law that only affects part of the population and that seems to be made to collect more money from a few.
Why doesn't the same rule apply to buses and Uber? There, you can travel without using a child seat, and the buses are not punished. People can barely get on them, so they are overcrowded and stop and stop for traffic control. This is normal. In the car where you are carrying the person you love, do you have to deal with this sad penalty to this extent?
I'm an app driver and I got a fine like that, from now on anyone who has children should bring their own car seats.