Seat belts and child seats in Hungary (2026)
Last reviewed: 31 October 2026
In short: The Hungarian rules for this topic are still being checked; no verified rule is shown yet.
| 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 150 cm must travel in a child restraint suited to their size and weight. Exception: a child aged 3 or over and at least 135 cm tall in a rear seat may use an installed seat belt if it fits safely. Children under 3 must always be in a child restraint. [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | A child restraint facing backwards may be fitted to the front seat only if the seat has no airbag or the airbag has been deactivated beforehand. Where a car cannot take a child restraint, a child aged 3 or over and under 150 cm may not travel in the front seat, and a child under 3 may not be carried. [1] |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | No [1] |
Notes
- The duty applies to every seat fitted with a belt in cars of the listed vehicle categories, with a short list of exemptions (for example the driver when reversing).
- A rear-facing child restraint may be fitted to the front seat only if the seat has no airbag or the airbag was deactivated beforehand.
Sources
- Nemzeti Jogszabálytár (Magyar Közlöny Lap- és Könyvkiadó, njt.jog.gov.hu): 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet a közúti közlekedés szabályairól (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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