According to the Law Transit of Costa Rica, is an obligation that all children under 12 to use the safety seat. If you are planning to visit Costa Rica and bring your children you should consider the following information to choose the right seat for them.
The correct size and type of chair is classified into four groups according to age, weight and size of children. The following table gives the general specifications of each group.
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Group
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Age
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Weight
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Size
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Group O
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0 months to 1 year
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Less than 10 kg
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To the 75 cm
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Group O+
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Less than 13 kg
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Group I
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1 - 4 years
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Between 9 -18 kg
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Between 75 - 110 cm
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Group II
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4 - 6 years
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Between 15-25 kg
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Between 110 - 145 cm
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Group III
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6 - 12 years
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Between 22-36 kg
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It is also important to note that if you are going to transport two kids, the seat of the kid with less weight is placed on the center of the rear seat and the second seat behind the passenger indicates the rules.
In the case of single cab pickups, the chair can be placed in the front passenger seat provided they are not equipped with an air bag.
The last important fact to consider is that the fine for drivers to not comply with this law is ¢ 198,000 approximately $ 365 are exposed.
Remember to add the car seat for your children at the time of booking.