Is it permitted to drive while transporting a child positioned between the rider and the handlebars of a motorcycle?

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No, it is strictly prohibited. According to the General Traffic Regulations, motorcycle passengers must always sit behind the rider, on an additional seat approved for that purpose. Placing a child (or any passenger) between the rider and the handlebars seriously compromises safety, since it prevents proper handling of the steering, limits the rider's mobility and, in the event of sudden braking or impact, the minor would be exposed to critical injuries. To carry a child on a motorcycle, the child must sit behind, astride, with the feet on the footrests, and be over 12 years old (or over 7 years old if the rider is their father, mother or legal guardian).

Is it permitted to drive while transporting a child positioned between the rider and the handlebars of a motorcycle?

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