NHTSA proposes extending deadlines for new car seat anchorage requirements
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering several changes to how car seats are anchored in vehicles. This follows requests from manufacturers to change the timeline for complying with updated safety standards for child restraint systems.
Why it matters: This is primarily a procedural change regarding how much time manufacturers have to update their vehicle designs and production lines to meet new safety standards.
Who it affects
- Car manufacturers
This is a proposed rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these timelines as they are not yet final.
Agency: Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document