# Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint Systems
> **National Highway Traffic Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2002-10-01 · Effective 2003-10-01 · 67 FR 61523
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-24936
- **Category:** fmvss
- **Sub-agency:** National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 61523
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 571
- **Publication date:** 2002-10-01
- **Effective date:** 2003-10-01
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. NHTSA-2001-10916, Notice 2
## Abstract

NHTSA has been mandated by Congress to consider whether to prescribe clearer and simpler labels and instructions for child restraints. This rule amends the requirements for child restraint labels and the written instructions that accompany child restraints. This rule makes changes to the format, location, and content of some of the existing requirements.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/10/01/02-24936/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-child-restraint-systems)
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