Age for child to ride safely in front seat VA?

Virginia law states that children under the age of 8 must ride in a child restraint system in the back seat. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as if the child is at least 4 feet 9 inches tall or if the child weighs at least 40 pounds. If a child meets one of these exceptions, they may ride in the front seat using a seatbelt.