OAR 735-102-0010: Child Safety Systems

(1) The Transportation Safety Office of the Oregon Department of Transportation (Transportation Safety) adopts Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 213, Child Restraint Systems, as found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 571. For purposes of this rule, Child Safety Systems and Child Restraint Systems shall be considered one and the same. (2) Child safety systems, seat belt assemblies, anchorages, and other related devices that conform to federal standards, including labeling by the manufacturer to certify compliance, will be considered acceptable for use in vehicles. Use of such devices shall comply with requirements of the federal standard, and instructions of the manufacturer. (3) Transportation Safety may request a manufacturer’s test results for conformance review, and may consider testing or retesting at any time there is reason to believe an item does not meet established standards.