SAFETY FIRST

In every motor vehicle accident (MVA), there are actually two collisions. The first is the impact of the vehicle. The second is the "human collision." If a car travelling 40 MPH collides with a stationary object, the human collision will take place at the same velocity.

This is why unbelted occupants are so much more seriously injured than belted occupants. Imagine what it feels like to bang your chest against a steering wheel, or your head against a windshield at 40 MPH.

The best way to limit the human collision, and protect against ejection, is with a seatbelt. For the year 1995, only 2% of restrained passenger car occupants were ejected, compared to 25% of unrestrained occupants. Research has shown that lap/shoulder belts, when used properly, reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat passenger car occupants by 45% and the risk of moderate-critical injury by 50%.

Information obtained from
seatbeltsaftey.com

ESSEX COUNTY CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY COALITION

ESSEX COUNTY CAR SEAT INSPECTION STATION
120 DORSA AVENUE LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Please Call for Days and Times Service is Available - 973-429-6896

NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY AND FREE OF CHARGE

INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED BY CERTIFIED CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIANS.

Safety Links

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

National Safety Council

New Jersey Saftey Council

Otto Club (A site for Kids)

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