Car seat in an extra cab?

Lex M (Brisbane) posted:

Generally in Queensland any seating changes require engineering certification and a blue plate (modification plate).
(Technically that also applies to removal of a rear seat for additional load carrying space.)

Member - Graham H (QLD) posted:

From a recent thread along the same lines you cant put a baby capsule or booster seat in the front seat of anything.

Lex M (Brisbane) posted:

From Qld Transport web site


"When can my child sit in the front passenger seat?
There is no set legal age in Queensland for when a child can sit in the front passenger seat. The Department of Transport and Main Roads recommends that children sit in the back seat — it is the safest place for a child. Once a child is old enough to use a booster seat, they are able to sit in the front seat (using the booster). When vehicles have passenger side airbags, parents/carers should check the car's owner's manual before putting a child in the front. If you have to put a child in the front passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger side airbag, ensure the seat is pushed back as far as it will go.

It is legal to use a capsule or car seat in a ute or van, as long as there is sufficient space and an anchor point is installed."

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Safety/Road/Motor_vehicle/Child_restraints/Rs_mv_restraints_frequently_asked_questions

Member - Graham H (QLD) posted:

Oh well cant win them all

Maybe the thread was about a different state but it did say that a guy wanted to carry his kid (under 12) in a front seat and the opinion was he couldnt in an airbag equipped vehicle.
Cant remember which forum it was on sorry.

Lex M (Brisbane) posted:

We all know that all the states regs are exactly the same NOT.