Forward facing in the front seat?

North_Of_60

New member
Here's the deal... I know it's not ideal, but I'm not going to have my car for about a week, which only leaves me DH's jeep, which is heavily modified. It no longer has a back seat (it was removed and now there is a custom cabinet for tools and off road equipment).

It's equipped with aftermarket roll bars, and it comes with the ability to turn the front air bags off.

So my question is this, because it was sold with a back seat and technically has the capability to have one installed, is it illegal to install a car seat in the front? We don't even have the back seat here at the house, and it would involve dismantling the cabinet thing.

Truthfully, I don't HAVE to go anywhere, so it's not really a big deal. It's just a week. But if I had to, could I? Even though I know it's not the best situation, can it legally be done? Kind of like riding in a pick up truck?

My daughter is 4 and rides in a Nautilus with the 5 point harness.
 
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safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician
Yes, you could, and yes, it should be legal. I don't know of any states that prohibit the front seat because a back seat used to be in the vehicle.

That being said, do these heavy modifications include racing belts in the front seat?
 

crunchierthanthou

New member
The factory belts should have locking latchplates, which are a cinch to install seats with (literally ;)). However, there won't be a tether anchor.
 

flipper68

Senior Community Member
FF in the front seat is fine (think pickups).

If it is an option, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible.
 

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