The poverty guidelines are the other version of the federal poverty measure. They, too, are issued every year, generally in the winter, but by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in the Federal Register. The guidelines are a simplification of the poverty thresholds created for administrative use, such as determining financial eligibility for certain federal programs.
Seatbelts had to be installed into vehicles as of January 1, 1968 due to a federal law. As for using them, New York was the first state to pass a law which required vehicle o â¦ ccupants to wear seat belts, which went into effect on December 1, 1984.
Know What You Need. In general, make sure you know the car seat laws at your destination. Car seat laws vary by state in the US. For example, a child who can ride in a booster seat in California may need a seat with a five point harness in Washington State. This Website has links to car seat laws in the US and Canada.