Volvo Creates New Child Restraints - But Can't Offer Them in U.S.

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by sjmmail2000-247, Apr 18, 2009.

  1. sjmmail2000-247, Apr 18, 2009
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  2. sjmmail2000-247

    blurp Guest

    It's worse here in Canada, the restrictions are even tighter. There's
    a growing market worldwide for Swedish aftermarket child seats because
    in Sweden children are rear-facing until age 4 whereas I think it's
    mandatory here to a year old. We bought a new seat when we found one
    that went to 35lbs rear-facing after our son exceeded the 30lb
    threshold on his existing seat.

    If you try to import a Swedish seat which supports up to 55lbs
    rear-facing into Canada the customs people will destroy it at the
    border.

    Sad, business trumps safety again.

    blurp
     
    blurp, Apr 23, 2009
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  3. sjmmail2000-247

    clay Guest

    I think we still have you beat in the 'government stupidity' department
    down here. *g*

    Years ago, Ferrari introduced another in it's line of supercars,
    Testarossa maybe?
    In order to license it for the street one had to remove the five point
    harness and install a 'mad mouse' automatic shoulder belt/seatbelt.
    Gee, I feel so much safer now.
     
    clay, Apr 23, 2009
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