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I want to know if kids can ride in the frount seat of a 4 door truck in IL?
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thepeach80
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If there is a backseat, I wouldn't put them in the front seat, even if there isn't a law forbidding. Children are safer in the backseat. I don't see a law forbidding it. If you do choose to do it, you need to make sure the airbags are off and the child is still properly restrained in their carseat.
Victorious4
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All passengers are at about a 40% higher risk of serious/fatal injury in the front seat compared to the backseat 
The risk gets worse if it's a child in front of an airbag ... the front seat should be a last resort only (moved all the way back, airbag turned off if possible) & if you're child still fits carseat/booster limits - The 5 Step Test - then you could visit your local Child Passenger Safety Technician for free help getting the safest install/position
The risk gets worse if it's a child in front of an airbag ... the front seat should be a last resort only (moved all the way back, airbag turned off if possible) & if you're child still fits carseat/booster limits - The 5 Step Test - then you could visit your local Child Passenger Safety Technician for free help getting the safest install/position
Victorious4
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Also, what is the age, weight & height of the child(ren) as well as the year make & model of the vehicle We might be able to make some recommendations for you
We might be able to make some recommendations for you Dreaming_of_Speed
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generally trucks with an on off switch for the airbags dont allow car seats in the rear or dont have them . If your truck cant have the airbags turned off it means the manufacturer wants kids in the rear seat.
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Victorious4
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Yes, this is true when the back seats flip down or face the inside of the vehicle -- so as long as the vehicle & carseat manuals allow carseats installed in the back & the carseat makes at least 80% contact with the vehicle seat & moves less than 1" at the base then the back seat is best....
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