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What are the requirements for a child to seat in front of car?

The requirements for a child to sit in the front seat of a car vary by state. In general, however, children must be at least 8 years old and 4 feet 9 inches tall to sit in the front seat. Some states also require children to be properly restrained in a child safety seat or booster seat.

Here are the specific requirements for a child to sit in the front seat of a car in each state:

* Alabama: Children under the age of 6 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 6 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Alaska: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Arizona: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Arkansas: Children under the age of 6 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 6 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* California: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Colorado: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Connecticut: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Delaware: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Florida: Children under the age of 5 must ride in a child safety seat. Children 5 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Georgia: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Hawaii: Children under the age of 4 must ride in a child safety seat. Children 4 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Idaho: Children under the age of 6 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 6 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Illinois: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Indiana: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Iowa: Children under the age of 6 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 6 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Kansas: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Kentucky: Children under the age of 8 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children 8 years of age and older may sit in the front seat if they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

* Louisiana: Children under the age of 6 must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat. Children