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
NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY AND FREE OF CHARGE
SEATS WILL BE INSPECTED AND INSTALLED ON WEDNESDAY'S FROM 9AM TO 4PM
YOU MUST ARRIVE BY 3PM
PHONE: (973) 971-6477
IF SCHOOL IS CLOSED THERE WILL NOT BE INSPECTIONS ON THAT DAY
INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED BY CERTIFIED CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIANS.
Livingston Police Car Seat Installation and Inspection
The Livingston Police Department completes Car Seat Inspections and Installations for LIVINGSTON residents only. An appointment is required in advance. To make an appointment call (973) 992-3000 Ext. 2900.
Safety Links
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Safety Council
New Jersey Saftey Council
Otto Club (A site for Kids)
The Livingston First Aid Squad provides this information to the general public for viewing only. The Livingston First Aid Squad does not guarantee or accept responsibility for the accuracy of information contained within linked pages. The information is intended as informational.
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