Do children need a car seat in a car or taxi in Georgia?
Rules for carrying children under 3 and under 12, including in taxis.
Short answer
A child under 3 in Georgia rides on the rear seat in a child seat, and children under 12 may not ride in the front seat of a car. Article 26 of the law makes no exception for taxis. The fine for breaking the child transport rules is 40 GEL.
Why
- Article 26 of the Law on Road Traffic sets additional child safety requirements.
- A child under 3 on the rear seat needs a special cradle, child seat or restraint matched to the child's height and weight (paragraph 7).
- Instead of a seat, a child under 3 may sit on the lap of a passenger aged 16 or older in the rear seat, who must wear a seat belt and hold only one child (paragraph 8).
- Children under 12 may not be carried in the front seat of a car, nor on a moped or motorcycle (paragraph 6). The 40 GEL fine is in Article 127¹ of the Administrative Offences Code.
Details
Article 26 contains no taxi exception: paragraphs 6 and 7 are written for cars, so the rule also applies on taxi rides. For a child under 3 it is simpler to bring your own seat or agree with the driver in advance. Prices and booking are covered in the answer about taxis in Tbilisi.
The front-seat ban covers children under 12, and children may not be carried on a moped or motorcycle at all. If you rent a car, order the seat in advance, see car rental in Georgia.
Tip
If you rent a car with a child under 3, ask the company for a seat in advance and check that it suits the child's height and weight.
What may differ
The law spells out rules only for children under 3 and under 12. Article 26 does not detail seat requirements for children older than 3, so check with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Rules and fines may change.
Common misconception
A child seat is not needed in a taxi.
What actually happens
Article 26 has no taxi exception: the rule for children under 3 and the front-seat ban for children under 12 are written for cars.
People also ask
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Sources
This answer is for reference and does not replace legal advice. The fine is given as of 10 November 2026 and may change.
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