Japan child safety seat requirements review

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1. 1 Apr 2000Background

   Japan makes child car seats mandatory for children under six

   On 1 April 2000, Japan's revised Road Traffic Act took effect, requiring child restraint seats for children under six riding in cars.

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   5 Nov

   Japan to review who must use child car seats, from height to age limits

   An expert panel in Japan is expected to discuss expanding child safety seat requirements, including a height threshold and age-based guidelines.