Children & Motor Vehicles

Motor vehicle crashes result in more deaths per year than any other unintentional injury, causing 1 of every 3 injury deaths and are a major cause of brain injury.  Properly installing the appropriate car seat for your child, as well as properly installing your child in the car seat can greatly reduce the chances of injury and death.  Mecklenburg County studies (information gathered at local car seat clinics) show that 9 out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly.

Children left unattended in or around cars are also at risk of injury and death.  Safe Kids recommends children never be left alone in a vehicle, and that all vehicle drivers be aware of children, especially when in driveways and parking lots.

Children & Motor Vehicle Safety Quick Facts

NC Child Passenger Safety Law

Child Passenger Safety Tips

Children and Cars Safety Tips

Local Programs and Resources

A Car Becomes An Oven - Heat Danger Reminder Sign

A Car Becomes An Oven - Spanish - Heat Danger Reminder Sign

Additional Information on Children and Motor Vehicle Safety:

CPS Certification Course Information

American Academy of Pediatrics

Choosing The Best Car Seat For Your Child

Safety In And Around Cars

also: www.kidsincars.org or www.kidandcars.org

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Seat Belt and Car Safety

Transporting Special Needs Children