New car seat standards improve side-impact protection

New car seat standards improve side-impact protection

Buying a car seat in the near future? Be aware of new safety standards. Beginning June 30, 2025, newly purchased car seats must meet updated safety standards for side-impact crashes. The current standard requires the seats to meet performance criteria in a test simulating a 30 mph frontal impact. The incoming rule establishes a side-impact test replicating a 30 mph side collision, commonly known as a T-bone crash. Side-impact crashes can be espe…