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Home » For Kids' Sake  » Child Passenger Safety

Child Passenger Safety


The Problem

In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. Tragically, many of these deaths could have been prevented. Research shows that seat belts and safety seats - when properly used -are the most effective tools in preventing injuries and deaths in vehicle crashes.

For more information on child passenger safety, contact your local AAA office.

 

Safety Seat Guide

AAA is here to help you better understand the four stages of car seat use.

Research tells us that seat belts and child safety seats are the most effective safety devices in preventing serious injuries and deaths in vehicle crashes.

 

Stage 1: Rear-facing child safety seat

Stage 2: Forward-facing child safety seat

Stage 3: Booster seat


Stage 4: Lap and shoulder belts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

State Laws

All 50 states and the District of Columbia have laws that require the use of child safety seats; however, many gaps and inconsistencies exist. While it is important to know your state law, it is more important to use best practice when looking to properly restrain your child in a vehicle. In many states the law does not mirror the recommended best practices for maximum protection for your child.

 

 

Help is available

Car seats work best when they are installed correctly. An expert can answer your questions and check your car seat to make sure it's right. It's free and only and step away. To find an expert near you, you can call 1-866-SEAT-CHECK or click here.

 

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At local, state and national levels, AAA government relations professionals work to improve public safety and mobility by supporting laws and educating the public about funding road improvements, reducing auto emissions, ensuring child passenger safety, driving safely around big trucks and others.

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