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Transportation Secretary Announces New Five Star Rating System for Child Car Seats

Earlier this year, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters announced that a new five star government rating system will grade child safety seats according to various criteria in order to help guide parents and caregivers in choosing the right car seat to keep their children safe. Star ratings for 78 child safety seats currently on the market were released at the same time. Each seat was awarded an overall star rating, as well as individual star ratings in four categories: securing the child, vehicle installation features, labeling, and instructions. Five stars represent the highest rating and one star signifies the lowest rating.

To view a short video explaining the ratings, go here.

To view a short FAQ about the new ratings, go here.

To view overall ratings for a comprehensive list of child car seats currently on the market, go here.

About the <span>Author</span>

About the Author

Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.
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