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Can a child travel in a two seater car?
I’m going on vacation with my five year old daughter. Since we’re going to Florida, I thought it’d be a ton of fun to rent a convertible. The rental car company only offers convertibles with two seats. Is it safe for a child to travel in a two seater car?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Renting a convertible in a warm place sounds amazing! In Florida, a child can travel in a two seater car.
Florida’s car seat law
states a child five and under must be restrained by a safety device. However, this can be a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat. Since your daughter is five, she can travel in a two seater car, as long as she wears her seat belt or you put her in a booster seat. That said, having a child ride in the front seat can be dangerous due to the force of the passenger’s airbag. Ideally, your child should ride in the backseat of a vehicle until they are 13 years old. However, it’s completely up to you! You wouldn’t be doing anything illegal by allowing your child to ride in a two seater car.
If you’re concerned, consider renting a car with a sunroof instead. Typically, these vehicles will have a backseat where your daughter can ride, but you’ll still get the warm Florida breeze while you cruise around.
To further protect you and your daughter on your vacation, ensure you have the proper insurance coverage. If you have a
car insurance
policy, you should already have rental car coverage, but you’ll want to double-check with your insurance provider. If you’d like to expand your car insurance coverage or review your options, try
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