Is it possible to use the fest in a year. What is a Child Restraint? is fest allowed? Can I do it myself

A restraint can be understood as a special car seat or a booster - a stand or a frameless seat. Also in the traffic rules it is said that the restraint device must correspond to the height and weight of the passenger.

According to Article 12.23, part 3 of the Administrative Code, in 2018, a fine of 3,000 rubles is imposed for transporting children without special restraints.

Are the prices for restraints and car seats different?

It is worth saying that a good chair that meets all EU and Customs Union standards can cost from 10 thousand rubles and more.

You can also find cheaper samples, usually made in China. But they will also cost from 5000 and more. Boosters for an older age will cost less - from 1,500 rubles.

Often, drivers want to save even on the safety of their offspring and are looking for even cheaper options. One of them is the FEST child restraint, produced by the plant of the same name from Kostroma.

Such a miracle device costs 386 or 497 rubles in official stores, depending on the model and size. It would seem that the savings are obvious - why pay 15-20 thousand, if you can give 500 rubles. Moreover, FEST is advertised even in the traffic police, not to mention the central television and radio channels.

We will try to figure out whether FEST is really a universal solution that can protect in the event of an accident.

What is the FEST belt?

As you know, the standard car seat belt is three-point and consists of the lumbar and shoulder sections. It is designed for a minimum passenger height of at least 150 centimeters.

If we are talking about children, then in no case should you fasten them with such a belt, since the strap will pass dangerously close to the neck.

FEST is essentially an ordinary adapter.

The adapter is put on the standard seat belt and takes the strap away from the neck area, closer to the chest.

That is, the idea is quite simple. In addition, when fastened, the adapter acquires a triangular shape and in the event of a frontal collision, the load will be equally distributed over the body.

The Kostroma enterprise produces two main models:

• with FEST branded shoulder strap (designed for additional girth of the baby's thighs) - designed for a weight of 9-18 kg;
• without a shoulder strap - 18-36 kg.

Why is it worth buying(we quote excerpts from the manufacturer's advertisement):

• compactness - in comparison with a car seat, they take up much less space;
• versatility - can be used in any car where there are seat belts (that is, you do not need to look for Isofix mounts and think about how to attach a seat);
• ease of use - follows from the previous paragraph.

The most important thing the manufacturer appeals to is reliability and safety.

According to the results of tests carried out at AvtoVAZ, thanks to the use of this adapter, the risk of death is reduced by 50% and the risk of serious injuries by 90%.

And of course, we did not forget to mention that FEST is much cheaper - for many, this fact is the main incentive to make a purchase.

From what age can you use and what do they say in the traffic police?

In principle, the instructions do not say anything about age.

The only condition is:

correspondence of height and weight, that is, if your baby weighs more than 9 kilograms, and his height has reached 100-110 centimeters, then you can already abandon the car seat and switch to FEST with an additional strap in the hips.

Is the traffic police prohibited?

The restraint device or simply the FEST adapter is certified on the territory of the Russian Federation, so the traffic police are allowed and the employees will not be able to issue any fine if they see that you are wearing your child from 3 to 12 years old using FEST.

And the most important thing- There is no specific article in the Rules of the Road, which would describe how the restraint should look like. The main thing is that it matches the height and weight.

How to use FEST?

No problems should arise with the application. When unfolded, it resembles a trapezoidal overlay with buttons. With these buttons, you can adjust the size directly to the parameters of your son or daughter.

The adapter is attached to the standard belts at three points using the same buttons or buttons. An additional strap wraps around the baby's hips.

The FEST device is made of soft fabric, so children will not experience any discomfort.

In order for it to last as long as possible, it is forbidden to do the following:

• to fasten two or more passengers with one seat belt;
• expose it to any negative influences - try to break, burn, cut with scissors;
• can not be used in cases where the child is in the arms of adults;
• to fasten them with children whose height has not reached 110 centimeters.

In principle, one glance at this device is enough to understand its principle of operation.

Should you buy an adapter?

We talked more or less in detail about this FEST device, but real experts do not recommend using it.

Here are the shortcomings identified by experts:

• firstly, it does not protect against side impacts;
• secondly, the baby is not fixed in place, therefore it constantly slides off the chair;
• thirdly, it does not protect against the effect of diving under the lumbar strap.

As it is written on the packaging, the device has an ECE R44 / 03 certificate of conformity, obtained after successfully passing tests at AvtoVAZ. However, there are less encouraging results from independent tests.

What did the FEST test results show?

First of all, even in a collision at a speed of 60 km / h, body weight increases, according to the most conservative estimates, 20-30 times. If the speed is higher, then this value increases even more.

What happens in this case:

• the child's legs do not reach the floor, respectively, he dives under the lumbar belts;
• the FEST triangular overlay keeps him from falling, however, all the pressure falls on the stomach, while in an adult, all the pressure from the belt straps falls on the sternum and thighs;
• in addition, the head moves forward by inertia and bangs painfully against the front seats.

Suffice it to compare the videos on Youtube, which compare the behavior of a dummy in a high-quality car seat and fastened with an adapter - the difference is noticeable to the naked eye.

Even in an accident at low speeds - 50-60 km / h, the child is threatened with:

• ruptures of the abdominal organs;
• fractures of the ribs and vertebrae;
• neck and head injuries.

And this is with a frontal impact. With a lateral one, the baby is not protected by anything at all.

Thus, we come to the conclusion:

adapter FEST will protect you from traffic fines for violation of the rules for the transportation of children. If an accident happens, the consequences can be very dire. Don't skimp on your health, buy a certified car seat with the EU quality mark.

Every driver transporting children must thoroughly know all the traffic rules that govern such transportation. By violating traffic rules, the driver exposes the health and even the life of children to considerable danger. But this is only one side of the coin: the maximum fines for violation of such rules reach 200 thousand rubles. In this article, we'll talk about whether it is possible to transport a child in a car that is equipped with a FEST restraint device.

The essence of the new bill from the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Let's start with the fact that on June 22 last year, the Ministry of Internal Affairs submitted a bill introducing some changes to the requirements for the transportation of children in a passenger car. It was assumed that the new rules will start working as early as January 1 of this year. However, the bill was not adopted - now it is undergoing anti-corruption assessment and public discussions.

The amendments will make changes to paragraph 22.9 of the SDA. When the bill is passed, it will be impossible to carry children under 7 years old without a special seat. Children 7-11 years old in the back seat will need to fasten using seat belts.

In the new version of this paragraph, the wording “other means” was removed, with which a child under 12 years old can be fastened with adult belts.

That is, if the bill is adopted, the use of "triangles", adapters such as FEST for passengers under 7 years old will be taboo. In addition, it is planned to amend clause 12.8 of the Rules. The innovation is to prohibit leaving a child under 7 years of age in the car during a stop without adult supervision.

What is FEST

FEST is a triangle on the seat belt that prevents the possibility of injury when the belt comes into contact with the child's face or neck in the event of emergency braking. Such restraints are considered the least safe.

Despite this, you can use the "triangle". But on condition that it makes it possible to properly fasten the child with an "adult" belt.

So far, the above amendments have not been adopted. The fate of the bill is unknown. The full text of the document can be found on the Federal Portal of Draft Normative Legal Acts. Document number 00049990.

The car poses a potential threat to both the driver and passengers. Seat belts and airbags will preserve the life and health of adults, but they will not be able to restrain and protect a child from injury. For the transportation of children of different ages, many special devices have been designed. Which one is more preferable, and is it possible to use the FEST holding device?

What is the FEST restraint device

According to the law, transportation of children under 12 years old in vehicles is carried out using restraints that correspond to their height and weight. The children's system should be designed in such a way as to ensure the safety of the child in the event of an emergency, by limiting his physical activity.

FEST-adapter is a fabric device made in the form of a trapezoid, which is attached to the seat belts with the help of “wings”. It was designed by a Russian inventor, and its use was approved by the Department of Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the Research Institute of Pediatric Traumatology and Surgery, as well as with the Research Center for Road Safety Problems. According to the results of tests carried out at AvtoVAZ, the use of the device reduces the risk of serious injuries by 90%, and death by 50%.

What is the peculiarity of the FEST adapter

The belts that are located in the passenger compartment are designed for a passenger's height of at least 150 cm. If you use them for children, the strap will be in the neck area, which is strictly prohibited. The fact is that during an accident, this place has a maximum load, therefore, the risk of damage to the head and cervical spine increases.

According to the official statistics of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate of the Russian Federation, in the first and second quarters of 2016, there were more than 4 thousand road accidents involving children-passengers under 12 years old, among which 200 died, another 5,200 were injured of varying severity. The use of special devices reduces injury and mortality by up to 50–70%.

Manufacturers claim that the FEST pad acts as an adapter, attaches to the belt and takes it away from the child's neck. In the event of an emergency, the load is evenly placed on the chest area, and the risk of severe injury is significantly reduced.

Other manufacturers' seat belt triangle adapters

On sale today you can find a wide variety of adapters:

• strap adjuster - adjusts the standard straps to the baby's parameters. For children under 6 years of age, the fixing device does not provide the required safety effect;
• Baby - designed for children from 4 years old. Regular belts are threaded into the device and fastened with buttons. The trapezoidal model is presented in a variety of colors, sewn from high-strength material;
• Antaeus - used for children 4–12 years old. A bright pad is attached to the seat belt and fixes the straps in the required position on the chest;
• Ganen - suitable for children from 4 years old. Fastens to the regular belt and attaches under the baby's chest or at the waist.

Varieties of adapters for a regular belt - photo gallery

The regulator on the seat belt allows you to adjust the standard straps to the parameters of the baby The Baby's adapter is designed for children weighing from 22 to 36 kg The Antey adapter is attached quite simply, and the belts do not bother the little passenger Ganen clip fits right and left seat belt

Restraint device for children FEST - video

Instructions for use: how to use the device correctly and fix it

1. Inspect the belt pad for visible damage before using it.
2. Place the child in the seat. Check that his back is touching the back of the chair.
3. Slide the adapter unbuckled under the seat belts and adjust it for your baby's height.
4. Fasten the adapter with the buttons.
5. Check that the belts are not twisted. The straps must be taut.

When transporting young passengers weighing 9-18 kg, the device is used only with a special strap on the hips.

Device types: how to fasten children of different ages

The belt pad may be used for children aged 6–12 years. It should be borne in mind that the growth of the baby should not be lower than 110 cm, otherwise the use of the adapter is strictly prohibited.

FEST adapters are available in two types:

• with a special strap to additionally grab the hips. This strap is designed to hold the lumbar part of the standard belt at the required level to prevent the "diving" effect. Used for children weighing 9-18 kg;
• without a strap, designed for a child's weight of 19–36 kg.

There is no need to purchase a new device as the baby grows up - just remove the special strap.

Is it possible to use the FEST device in the car instead of a car seat

Although the FEST retaining pad has passed the basic tests and has all the necessary certificates that comply with GOST and international standards, its use does not provide an adequate level of child safety. In Europe, such devices are prohibited by law, and children should only be transported in tested car seats.

Parents often use FEST in conjunction with a booster. But the last device raises the child on the seat to a sufficient height so that the standard belt lies correctly in the chest area and does not touch the neck. Therefore, there is no need to use two devices at the same time.

For babies aged 3–6 years, the triangle cover can only be used on the child car seat as an accessory.

Child restraint crash test - video

FEST adapter security level

Despite a number of advantages over other adapters, the FEST holding device has serious drawbacks:

• there is no side impact protection (unlike a car seat);
• the baby's legs do not touch the floor, so it is possible to "dive" under the seat belt;
  

  Research carried out by Renault has shown that children's injury increases significantly when diving under a belt.

• cannot be used in older vehicles where there are no lumbar straps on the belts.

It should be borne in mind that the pad protects the baby from falling, however, in an emergency, even at a low car speed of 50-60 km / h, the child is threatened with:

• damage to the abdominal organs (the main blow falls on this area);
• fracture of the ribs and vertebrae;
• neck injuries.

According to doctors, in a collision at a speed of 40 km / h, the load on the child exceeds his own weight by 30 times.

Crash test adapter FEST - video

Expert comments

The opinions of experts about the safety and advisability of using the FEST adapter differ. Some consider the device to be acceptable for transporting children.

The FEST child restraint device is a unique domestic development. Compact, reliable, very easy to operate.<…>The FEST device fully complies with the requirements of GOST 41.44-2005, which means that it also meets the most stringent European safety standards. Therefore, along with the obligatory Russian certificate of conformity, the device was also awarded the international approval mark E7 44 R-040802. And it is quite natural that the FEST child restraint is becoming more and more popular among motorists. I myself purchased such a device for my grandson.

Fedotov Vadim Aleksandrovich, Head of the Research and Development Department for Standardization of Automotive Products

http://duu.su/crossduuitem600324?idm=82

Moscow expert and blogger Oleg Nurmiev, who studies the reliability of child restraints, has a different opinion. He draws the parents' attention to the following point: although the adapter pushes the shoulder strap away from the child's neck, it raises the waist strap so that it passes over the stomach, and not the pelvic bones of the little passenger. This is very dangerous, because in the event of an accident, it threatens to damage the internal organs.

Recent research in the field of automotive safety defines a number of requirements for car owners. One is the use of a child restraint for small children. Of course, safety at all times and under any circumstances was in the first place - this is right. The basis of the constitutional system of Russia defines as its main task the preservation of the life of citizens. But as in any business there is a problem of choice, also with child restraints. High safety performance requires large financial investments, which, unfortunately, do not have all the citizens of our country. Therefore, modern manufacturers of security products produce devices of different price categories in order to provide them with all those in need. But are cheap analogs to expensive manufacturers so safe? Today's article will help you figure out this question.

A Child Restraint Device (RCS) is a device designed to safely transport children in vehicles under the age of 11. What is remarkable, this device allows you to use it for the smallest citizens of our country (from birth).

In terms of design features, the DUU has distinctive features. This is due not only to different manufacturers of the device, but also to the different physiological parameters of children.

In accordance with this, the design of the DUU differs depending on:

• the age of the child;
• weight;
• growth;
• individual characteristics;
• health conditions;
• medical indications of doctors.

In addition to the above parameters, the remote control devices differ in the device of attachment to the car seat. The cars of the last time of release began to be specially equipped with improved mechanisms, which make it possible to secure the transportation of small children as much as possible.

For each age of the child, as well as his height and weight, various child restraints have been developed and produced:

1. Group 0 - car cradle. It is used for newborns and children aged 6 months. Has a weight limit of up to 10 kilograms. A design feature is a curved stock with an additional fixing head collar.
2. Group 0+. Also represented by a car cradle, with a permissible weight of 13 kg. Age - up to one year.
3. Group 1. This group includes more familiar car seats. Such a device can be used for up to 4 years. In this case, the maximum permissible weight of a child is 18 kg.
4. Group 2. This includes child car seats designed for a load of 15 to 25 kilograms. Age group - up to 7 years old.
5. Group 3. The latest group designated by the world classifier today. The age of use of such chairs is from 7 to 12 years; maximum weight - 36 kg.

The last third group includes an additional year of use (up to 12 years). This need is due to the individual characteristics of the pace of development of babies.

At the moment, there are several types of children's safety devices that are different in design.

These include:

• cradles;
• car seats;
• boosters;
• specialized pads and adapters.

The booster is usually used for children over 4 years old. This device is a child safety seat that raises the child so that the anchor point of the seat belt can be shifted from the neck to the shoulder. The booster, unlike the car seat, does not have its own belts.

Specialized overlays include pillows, as well as FEST restraints. The latter have gained popularity in most Russian families due to their relative cheapness, compactness and ease of use.

The use of a child restraint in a car is mainly due to safety measures. The fact is that the baby's fragile body is subject to increased danger with sudden movements, as well as the impact of high vehicle speeds. Although all vehicles are equipped with standard seat belts, they are not intended for use by children. Structurally, seat belts are intended for people whose height is more than one and a half meters.

It is unacceptable to use regular seat belts for persons whose height is less than 150 centimeters. Violation of this requirement will inevitably lead to human injury.

Safety engineers in the automotive industry, when installing an appropriate system in cars, are guided by a certain principle, in which a person is fixed with a seat belt at three points:

• lumbar region;
• thoracic region;
• shoulder section.

So, with the growth of a child less than 150 centimeters, the strap of the belt, designed to fix the thoracic and shoulder regions, falls into the neck area. Even with sudden braking, not to mention an accident, the child can damage the cervical vertebrae. Improper use of the seat belt becomes dangerous.

Based on this, the engineers have developed child control systems that are adapted to the peculiarities of the child's body structure, as well as to the design of the car.

Regulatory regulation

The legislature of our homeland makes legal regulation of issues related to the use of child restraints for a car. This regulation is connected both with the requirements for motor vehicle drivers and with the requirements for manufacturers of safety elements intended for the transport of children.

Normative documents regulating the use of child restraints:

1. Traffic rules (SDA), as amended for the current 2018.
2. The Russian Code of Administrative Violations (Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation of 12.2001 N 195-FZ (as amended on 23.04.2018) (as amended and supplemented, entered into force on 14.05.2018).
3. State standard developed for the classification of child restraints designed for cars ("GOST R 41.44 - 2005").

The main legal document defining the rules and norms of driver's behavior on the road (SDA), paragraph 22.9, describes the requirements for the carriage of children.

“Transportation of children under the age of 7 years in a car and a truck cab, which are designed with seat belts or seat belts and ISOFIX child restraint system *, must be carried out using child restraint systems (devices) appropriate for the weight and height of the child.

The transportation of children aged 7 to 11 years (inclusive) in a passenger car and a truck cabin, which are designed with seat belts or seat belts and a child restraint system ISOFIX, must be carried out using child restraint systems (devices) appropriate for the weight and height of the child , or with the use of seat belts, and in the front seat of a car - only with the use of child restraint systems (devices) corresponding to the weight and height of the child. "

The first paragraph of the paragraph defines the need to use a restraint for all children under 7 years of age. But there is one caveat, which says: "the design of which provides for ...". That is, if there are no seat belts or a special isofix system in the transport, then children can be transported without a child restraint. This applies to tractors and other specialized equipment.

Naturally, any sane parent will not allow their child to ride a tractor or combine.

There is also one nuance in the second paragraph. The legislator leaves it to the discretion of parents with children over 7 years old to use child restraints or not. But this does not mean that in order to save money, you can not buy a security device. In matters of preserving life and health, there is no place for money savings. Parents, first of all, should proceed from the physiological characteristics of their child. If he is over 7 years old, but his height is less than 150 centimeters, then it is better to use a child restraint, in order to avoid negative consequences.

What do other regulations say?

In addition to traffic rules, the device of the remote control system is mentioned in the codes of the Russian Federation. Thus, the Administrative Code defines fines for drivers who do not use child safety devices.

Specified in the previous section GOST 41.44, developed on the basis of the international standard "UNECE N 44-04", and contains a complete list of approved for sale DUU. This classifier completely defines the entire list of elements that can be used when transporting children by road. In addition, the clauses of the document indicate the rules for testing, certification, and marking of the remote control system. Failure to comply with these standards, forgery of a remote control system is punishable by law.

The legislative body of our country clearly regulates all the rules regarding the use of child restraints.

In addition, the Criminal Code provides for punishment for legal entities involved in the production and sale of fake security devices that have not passed the examination.

There is an opinion on the Internet that the FEST child restraint is a cheap analogue of a car seat, which does not provide an adequate level of safety for transporting a child. In addition, there is information about the illegal use of this type of child safety device. But is it? Let's deal with this issue.

The cost of a modern car seat of an eminent brand of the manufacturer starts at 10 thousand rubles. This is a rather large amount for some of the citizens of our country. Moreover, the child grows up, and this requires the purchase of a new system.

Compared to a car seat, FEST is really a cheaper analogue. Its cost is about 500 rubles. There are two modifications of this device on sale: based on a load of up to 18 kg, as well as a system that holds a load in the range of 18-36 kilograms.

FEST is a Russian manufacturer of a transport adapter for children. There are also Skyway products on sale.

The FEST child restraint belongs to the second and third groups, according to the generally accepted classification, which automatically determines the age category of children.

Answering the question about the price, we can say the following: undoubtedly, FEST is much cheaper and more affordable for Russian motorists.

In addition, this type of child restraint has a number of advantages over others, namely:

• small size makes it easy to transport FEST by hand;
• ease of use will not take much time when installed in a car;
• ease of maintenance and cleaning.

Requirements for child restraints are defined at the legislative level. FEST products fully meet these requirements (subject to purchase from authorized dealers). As of 2018, there are no additional regulations related to prohibitions on the use of FEST by law. This means that this child safety system is completely legal.

The principle of FEST is quite simple. The adapter displaces the top point of the seat belt, which allows the load in the event of an accident to be transferred to the chest and shoulder. The instructions for the adapter indicate that it can be used for children whose height has reached 100 centimeters.

With a smaller height, the use of FEST does not make sense. In an emergency, the child will simply dive under the lumbar belt, or seriously injure the neck.

Therefore, you need to take into account the height of the child, not age. If this requirement is met, the use of FEST will be safe.

The answer to the question about the safety of FEST is best given in a comprehensive way:

1. When the adapter is installed in the car according to the manufacturer's instructions, the movement of the child is completely safe, since the FEST is made of durable materials.
2. The standard harness system provides control over the position of all passengers, including children. This is achieved through a complex structure that is hidden in the body of the car. Briefly: it is a device that, in a collision with great speed, retracts the strap of a standard belt, providing a downforce that minimizes inertial deflection of body position.
3. The safety of one or another remote control system depends on the nature of the accident. Under certain circumstances, even the most technologically advanced car seat is not capable of preserving human health.

For children whose weight and height correspond to the indicated indicators of the instructions for FEST, riding and using such a device is completely safe.

Disadvantages of FEST

A clear disadvantage of using such a device is the contact of the child's body with the regular belts. Analysis of accidents in vehicles shows that in a collision, the load on the human body in the places of contact with the belt increases sharply. At the same time, doctors' reports show that the belt leaves bruises on the human body. This is certainly not catastrophic when dealing with an adult. Another question with children. For their fragile organism, this factor can have significant negative consequences.

Another disadvantage when using FEST may be the doctor's contraindications. In young children, the neck is very vulnerable, and even short-term stress can damage the vertebrae. Car seats are much safer in this regard. Some models of seats allow children to be positioned in the opposite direction of travel.