Car Restraint Requirements (Child) - Revision history

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-	<p>The U.S. Department of Transportation, [http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS '''National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)]''', sets the safety standards for child car restraints~~. Consumers having questions or complaints about child car restraints should contact this agency~~.</p><br>	+	<p>The U.S. Department of Transportation, [http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS '''National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)]''', sets the safety standards for child car restraints.</p><br>

	<p>The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)]''' (Vehicle Code Section 27360.5) requires that a parent or legal guardian be responsible for any child 6 years of age or older, but less than 16 years of age, or who is less than 6 years and weighs 60 pounds or more and is a passenger in a vehicle. For safety purposes, any child within these guidelines must use a seat belt in a vehicle. Any child less than 6 years of age and less than 60 pounds must be strapped into a car seat secured by a seat belt.</p><br>		<p>The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)]''' (Vehicle Code Section 27360.5) requires that a parent or legal guardian be responsible for any child 6 years of age or older, but less than 16 years of age, or who is less than 6 years and weighs 60 pounds or more and is a passenger in a vehicle. For safety purposes, any child within these guidelines must use a seat belt in a vehicle. Any child less than 6 years of age and less than 60 pounds must be strapped into a car seat secured by a seat belt.</p><br>

Cicjscribner at 18:04, 14 September 2010

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-	<p>The U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), sets the safety standards for child car restraints. Consumers having questions or complaints about child car restraints should contact this agency.</p><br>	+	<p>The U.S. Department of Transportation, [http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS '''National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)]''', sets the safety standards for child car restraints. Consumers having questions or complaints about child car restraints should contact this agency.</p><br>

	<p>The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)]''' (Vehicle Code Section 27360.5) requires that a parent or legal guardian be responsible for any child 6 years of age or older, but less than 16 years of age, or who is less than 6 years and weighs 60 pounds or more and is a passenger in a vehicle. For safety purposes, any child within these guidelines must use a seat belt in a vehicle. Any child less than 6 years of age and less than 60 pounds must be strapped into a car seat secured by a seat belt.</p><br>		<p>The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)]''' (Vehicle Code Section 27360.5) requires that a parent or legal guardian be responsible for any child 6 years of age or older, but less than 16 years of age, or who is less than 6 years and weighs 60 pounds or more and is a passenger in a vehicle. For safety purposes, any child within these guidelines must use a seat belt in a vehicle. Any child less than 6 years of age and less than 60 pounds must be strapped into a car seat secured by a seat belt.</p><br>

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-	'''NHTSA'''<br>	+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">NHTSA</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
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-	Public Inquiry Unit<br>	+	'''Public Inquiry Unit'''<br>
	PO Box 932345<br>		PO Box 932345<br>
	Sacramento, CA 94232-3450<br>		Sacramento, CA 94232-3450<br>
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-	<p>The [http://www.chp.ca.gov/ '''CHP]''' enforces Vehicle Code 27365, requiring car rental companies to make child safety seats available for rental cars (companies charge for use in rental cars).</p><br>	+	<p>The [http://www.chp.ca.gov/ '''CHP]''' enforces [http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate?WAISdocID=48737024676+0+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve '''Vehicle Code 27365]''', requiring car rental companies to make child safety seats available for rental cars (companies charge for use in rental cars).</p><br>


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	'''Issues relating to safety and fire resistant filling for child safety seats:'''<br>		'''Issues relating to safety and fire resistant filling for child safety seats:'''<br>

-	'''Department of Consumer Affairs'''<br>	+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">Department of Consumer Affairs</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
-	Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation<br>	+	'''Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation'''<br>
	Complaint Mediation Program<br>		Complaint Mediation Program<br>
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	<p>Vehicle Code Section 27908 does not apply when the taxicab is driven on a city street.</p><br>		<p>Vehicle Code Section 27908 does not apply when the taxicab is driven on a city street.</p><br>
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-	~~<p>'''Publications available:''' None are offered by the Consumer Information Center</p>~~
-	~~<p>'''See also:''' None</p>~~
-	~~<p>'''Other referrals:''' None</p>~~

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	<p>NHTSA's 800 HOTLINE is for parents concerned about child safety seats and proper installation: If restraints (seat belts) are defective or fail to comply with safety standards imposed by NHTSA, complaints and specific defects should be reported to NHTSA.</p>		<p>NHTSA's 800 HOTLINE is for parents concerned about child safety seats and proper installation: If restraints (seat belts) are defective or fail to comply with safety standards imposed by NHTSA, complaints and specific defects should be reported to NHTSA.</p>
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-	<p>The CHP enforces Vehicle Code 27365, requiring car rental companies to make child safety seats available for rental cars (companies charge for use in rental cars).</p><br>	+	<p>The [http://www.chp.ca.gov/ '''CHP]''' enforces Vehicle Code 27365, requiring car rental companies to make child safety seats available for rental cars (companies charge for use in rental cars).</p><br>
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-	~~California Highway Patrol~~
-	~~Research and Planning Department~~
-	~~Refer to local white pages~~
-	~~[http://www.chp.ca.gov/ '''www.chp.ca.gov]'''<br>~~

	'''Airlines:'''<br>		'''Airlines:'''<br>
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	'''VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27362 applies to:'''<br>		'''VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27362 applies to:'''<br>
	<p>Parents: Must secure children with seat belts (or child carrier seats) when traveling in their own vehicles.</p><br>		<p>Parents: Must secure children with seat belts (or child carrier seats) when traveling in their own vehicles.</p><br>
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	VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27362 for seat belts '''DOES NOT apply to:'''<br>		VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27362 for seat belts '''DOES NOT apply to:'''<br>
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	<p>'''ALL DRIVERS:''' Are responsible for properly securing small children in safety belts (or child carrier seats) when transporting them in a vehicle when a child's parent is not present. All safety seats sold by California retailers must meet federal standards.</p><br>		<p>'''ALL DRIVERS:''' Are responsible for properly securing small children in safety belts (or child carrier seats) when transporting them in a vehicle when a child's parent is not present. All safety seats sold by California retailers must meet federal standards.</p><br>
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	<p>'''LIMOUSINE OPERATORS:''' Are required to wear a seat belt and secure any passengers that are four years or forty pounds with a seat belt.</p><br>		<p>'''LIMOUSINE OPERATORS:''' Are required to wear a seat belt and secure any passengers that are four years or forty pounds with a seat belt.</p><br>

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	<p>Vehicle Code Section 27908 does not apply when the taxicab is driven on a city street.</p><br>		<p>Vehicle Code Section 27908 does not apply when the taxicab is driven on a city street.</p><br>

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The U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), sets the safety standards for child car restraints. Consumers having questions or complaints about child car restraints should contact this agency. 

The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)]''' (Vehicle Code Section 27360.5) requires that a parent or legal guardian be responsible for any child 6 years of age or older, but less than 16 years of age, or who is less than 6 years and weighs 60 pounds or more and is a passenger in a vehicle. For safety purposes, any child within these guidelines must use a seat belt in a vehicle. Any child less than 6 years of age and less than 60 pounds must be strapped into a car seat secured by a seat belt. 

NHTSA's 800 HOTLINE is for parents concerned about child safety seats and proper installation: If restraints (seat belts) are defective or fail to comply with safety standards imposed by NHTSA, complaints and specific defects should be reported to NHTSA.

'''NHTSA''' 
955 L'efant Plaza North, Suite 905 
Washington, DC 20024 
(800) 424-9393 HOTLINE 

'''DMV''' 
Public Inquiry Unit 
PO Box 932345 
Sacramento, CA 94232-3450 
(800) 777-0133 
[http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''www.dmv.ca.gov]''' 

The CHP enforces Vehicle Code 27365, requiring car rental companies to make child safety seats available for rental cars (companies charge for use in rental cars). 

California Highway Patrol
Research and Planning Department
Refer to local white pages
[http://www.chp.ca.gov/ '''www.chp.ca.gov]''' 

'''Airlines:''' 

Consumers should consult with specific airline before taking child aboard and airplane. Each airline has its own policy because FAA is not requiring airlines to supply child restraint equipment. Passengers may bring their own child carriers but should check with airline customer service before traveling. 

'''Issues relating to safety and fire resistant filling for child safety seats:''' 

'''Department of Consumer Affairs''' 
Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation 
Complaint Mediation Program 
PO Box 942507 
Sacramento, CA 94258-0507 
(916) 322-3400 
[http://www.dca.ca.gov/bhfti/ '''www.dca.ca.gov/bhfti]''' 

'''VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27362 applies to:''' 
Parents: Must secure children with seat belts (or child carrier seats) when traveling in their own vehicles. 

VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27362 for seat belts '''DOES NOT apply to:''' 
School buses, Vehicles registered outside California, children exempted by court due to size, medical condition, or physical unfitness. 

'''ALL DRIVERS:''' Are responsible for properly securing small children in safety belts (or child carrier seats) when transporting them in a vehicle when a child's parent is not present. All safety seats sold by California retailers must meet federal standards. 

'''LIMOUSINE OPERATORS:''' Are required to wear a seat belt and secure any passengers that are four years or forty pounds with a seat belt. 

Vehicle Code Section 27908 does not apply when the taxicab is driven on a city street. 

'''Publications available:''' None are offered by the Consumer Information Center
'''See also:''' None
'''Other referrals:''' None

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