Business · 07/01/2025

NHTSA Finalizes Rule to Improve Child Restraint Systems in Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule to improve the ease-of-use of child restraint systems in vehicles, including lower and tether anchorages, and to maintain their effectiveness. This rule fulfills a mandate from the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) to enhance child restraint systems in all rear seat positions.