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placing a child in the back seat instead of the front seat reduces the risk of death by 27 percent

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The Washington Coalition

News & Updates

DOT Issues New School Bus Regulations

The US Department of Transportation recently announced new federal regulations requiring higher seat backs in school buses. The new rule calls for 24-inch seat backs, compared to the previous 20-inch seats. For more information, click here.

Seatbelt Use Rates are up Across the Nation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) latest report shows that more Americans are buckling up. A survey conducted during daylight hours showed that the seatbelt use rate increase by one percent to 83%. NHTSA estimates that approximately 270 lives are saved for every one percent increase in belt use. The report finds that safety belt use increased or remained level in every region of the country, with the highest use being reported in the West (93 percent). To view the whole report, click here.

Training Materials

Student Manual for the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program

Student Manual
To assure you are up to date on the latest changes you can purchase a copy of the 2007 Student Manual for the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program for only $35*.

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*For bulk orders, expedited shipping costs or delivery outside the continental U.S. (Alaska, Hawaii, US Territories and international shipping) , call (425) 828-8975 or e-mail us at office@800BUCKLUP.org.

Child Car Seat Recalls, Defects and Safety Notices

Child Car Seat Recalls, Defects and Safety Notices
Subscribers automatically receive an updated list whenever a new recall is anounced. This is a valuable resource for advocates, children’s resale shops, instructors/technicians, educators and agencies, and a must for car seat checkup/inspection clinics. A personal one-year subscription costs only $20.

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