Am I allowed to drive with a child without a car seat in Norway?
No — children under 135 cm tall must use an approved child seat in the car. Under the regulation, children under 135 cm must use approved restraint suited to height and weight, not just the ordinary seat belt. A rear-facing seat is recommended as long as possible, at least to age 4. It is forbidden to place a rear-facing seat in front of an active airbag. The driver is responsible for ensuring passengers under 15 are secured. If you break the rules, you can get a fixed fine of around 2,000–2,500 kr per unsecured child. (The fine amount can vary.)
📋 The rules
- Children under 135 cm must use an approved child seat
- The seat must be suited to height and weight
- Rear-facing seat recommended at least to age 4
- Rear-facing seat forbidden in front of an active airbag
- The driver is responsible for passengers under 15
🔓 Exceptions
- In a taxi a child can sit in the back with the ordinary belt if a child seat is missing
- Children over 135 cm can use the ordinary three-point belt
- Buses have their own, limited exemptions
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Driving with an unsecured child under 135 cm can bring a fixed fine of around 2,000–2,500 kr per child. The driver is responsible for passengers under 15.
📎 Official sources
- Road Administration · Securing children in cars →
- Trygg Trafikk · Children in cars →
- Road Administration · The rules →
❓ Frequently asked
Can I drive with a child without a car seat?
No. Children under 135 cm must use an approved child seat suited to height and weight, not just the belt.
Up to what height must the child use a seat?
Until the child is 135 cm tall. After that it can use the ordinary three-point belt.
How long should the child sit rear-facing?
A rear-facing seat is recommended as long as possible, at least to age 4.
Can I put a child seat in front of the airbag?
No. It is forbidden to place a rear-facing seat in front of an active airbag.
Who is responsible for securing the child?
The driver is responsible for ensuring passengers under 15 are secured in the car.
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