Laws and Regulations
Related to Child Passenger Safety
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
FMVSS 208: Occupant Crash Protection as of 10/1/06 (PDF).
The Lockability Petition, which was submitted by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. and Safe Ride News and seeks to remove the sunset clause for the lockability provision in FMVSS 208, has been deemed to have merit and been granted a review in a letter from NHTSA of June 20, 2007. Many thanks to all those who signed this petition, and keep watching for the next step.
FMVSS 213: Child Restraint Systems as of 10/1/06) (PDF).
LATCH Educational Messages, comments from SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. to Docket no. NHTSA-2007-28934, submitted 25 August 2007.
FMVSS 225: Child Restraint Anchorage Systems as of 10/1/06 (PDF).
Summaries by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
Highlights of the Regulation for Child Restraint Systems: Summary of FMVSS 213
LATCH Requirements: Summary of Changes to FMVSS 213 & 225.
Safety Rating Program for Child Restraint Systems, 5 Nov 2002 (PDF).
Federal Legislation
Anton's Law, to improve protection of children ages 4 to 8, Public Law 107-318, 4 December 2002 (PDF).
Testimony concerning a national plan to protect children ages 4 to 8, presented to NHTSA on July 3, 2001, by Stephanie Tombrello (PDF).
Aircraft Travel - FAA Policies and Regulations
The following documents may be printed and taken along when traveling with a child and child restraint on a commercial airline.
Childproof Your Flight (PDF) or find it on the FAA site.
Use of Child Seats in Aircraft, FAA Advisory Circular 91-62A, 10/15/92 (PDF).
FAA regulations:
Seats, safety belts, and shoulder harnesses, 14 CFR 121.311, as of 1/1/03 (PDF).
Use of safety belts and child restraint systems, 14 CFR 135.128, as of 1/1/03 (PDF).
Related publications:
Safer Airplane Travel with Babies & Toddlers, Safe Ride News Fact Sheet, 2006 (also in Spanish).
Restraint Use on Aircraft, AAP Policy Statement, Nov 01.
Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
Head Start transportation regulation deadline extension, 1/16/04 (PDF).
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations
State
Legislation
Advocates for Highway and Auto
Safety Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety
Guidelines for Developing a Comprehensive Child Passenger Safety
Law (PDF)
California
Legislative Information
Violator Education Program:
"Family
Safety in the Car"
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SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
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State Legislative Program: Summary of
laws by state.
Summary of state laws on child
restraints, safety belts, and helmets.