Child Safety

Some Child Safety Facts:

	Motor Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death of children ages 4 to 14.
	During 1998, 61% of children ages 0 to 14 killed in crashes were unrestrained.
	Approximately 80% of child safety seats are not used correctly.

Effectiveness of Child Safety Seats

	Reduce deaths for infants in cars by 71%
	Reduce deaths for toddlers in cars by 54%
	Reduce need for hospitalization by 69%

Proper Child Seat Use

	Infants must be rear-facing until age 1 and 20 pounds.
	Children 20-40 pounds forward-facing with harness system.
	Children up to age 8 or 80 pounds must be in a booster seat.

New Jersey Child Seat Law

	Driver is responsible for all passengers under age 18.
	Children up to age 8 or 80 pounds must be in a child seat or a booster seat.
	Children under age 8 who weigh more than 80 pounds must wear a seat belt.
	Children ages 8 to 18 must wear a seat belt.

Other Important Information

	Never place a child in a used safety seat unless you know the full history of the seat.
	Do not use a safety seat that is more than 6 years old.
	Replace any child seat that is in a car during a crash.
	Never place an infant in the front seat where there is an airbag.
	The middle of the rear seat is the safest location for a child.

Available Assistance

The Summit Police Department has a Certified Child Safety Seat Technician who can provide the following:

	Complete information regarding child safety seats.
	Assistance in installing a child seat in your vehicle.
	A safety inspection for already installed child seats.

For assistance contact: Ptlm. Peter Kelly 908-598-2198 ext 2229

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