Tether Laws in the US

strawbs77

New member
Hi there,

I was just wondering if someone could please tell me what the actual law is regarding the use of teathers on car seats?

Thanks
 
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An Aurora

Senior Community Member
Re: Teather Laws in the US

Forward-facing tethers are not legally required, but they are stronly recommended, as they greatly reduce head excursion. Rear-facing tethers are only allowed on Britax and Sunshine Kids Radian car seats, and while they are not required they are considered a safety feature.
 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician
Re: Teather Laws in the US

All cars made after Sept 1 1999 must have top tether anchors (usually three positions, sometimes 2, and none in some convertble cars). Carseats all have top tether straps. There is no legal requirement that they be used. (You're in Australia, right? They've required top tether anchors for decades there! I've seen the ones that are shaped like a keyhole, not a regular hook...yes, I'm that old, it was in a 1975 Volvo wagon :cool:)
 

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