In Ecuador, the law states that children must be protected, when traveling in the car, as follows:
Drivers may not transport in the front seats children under 12 years of age or those who, due to their height, cannot be restrained by the safety belts, and must travel in the rear seats of the vehicle, taking all the safety measures established by regulations.
Drivers are obliged to carry the necessary equipment in their vehicles when transporting minors or infants who require this, as well as when transporting handicapped persons.
Drivers shall take the necessary safety measures to prevent occupants or passengers, especially minors or infants, from traveling while standing inside a vehicle, to prevent them from sticking their limbs out of the window, and for any reason from opening the doors of the vehicle when it is in motion.