Seat belts and child seats in Denmark (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Seat belts must be worn on any seat fitted with one. Children under 135 cm must use approved safety equipment adapted to their height and weight. A child may not travel in a rear-facing child seat on a seat with an active front airbag.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Seat belt compulsory in front seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Seat belt compulsory in rear seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Child restraint required untilPassenger cars | Children under 135 cm must use approved safety equipment adapted to the child's height and weight. [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | In cars without belted passenger seats where approved child equipment can be fitted: children under 3 may not be carried, and children aged 3 or over and under 135 cm may only be carried on a seat other than the front seat. [1] |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | No [1] |
Notes
- The duty does not apply when reversing or on car parks, service stations, workshop areas and similar places (section 80(2)). The driver must ensure passengers under 15 use belts (section 80(4)).
- Section 80a(5) lets the Minister for Transport set regulations that disapply parts of this rule; those regulations were not read.
- Not allowed unless the airbag is deactivated.
Sources
- Transportministeriet (Lovtidende): Bekendtgørelse af færdselsloven (LBK nr. 1312 af 26. november 2024) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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