Car Seats Get Penalty-Free Delay on Side-Crash Rules
Published Date: 7/2/2025
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Summary
NHTSA is giving car seat makers a break and won’t enforce the new side-impact protection rules (FMVSS 213a) until after they finalize the rule, expected around May 30, 2025. This means manufacturers have more time to meet the updated safety standards without penalties. Families can look forward to safer child car seats soon, with no immediate cost changes or deadlines to worry about.
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