September is National Child Passenger Safety Month! There are events throughout the country this month to help parents learn how to install and use car seats properly. Car Seat Checks Safe Kids coalitions host car seat checkup events and inspection stations. Checkup events are one-time events held in parking lots of places like malls and […]
School Bus Stop Safety Tips
Riding the bus to and from school is much safer than traveling by car. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that students are approximately 70x more likely to arrive at school safely when traveling by bus. School buses are highly visible and regulated. They’re also designed to be safer than automobiles in […]
Updated Child Safety Seat Testing Requirements
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently updated child safety seat testing requirements. The new rule is intended to improve protection during side-impact crashes. Safety advocates have been calling for this rule for several years. Prior to this change, child safety seats only needed to be proven effective in tests that simulated front impact […]
Strategies for Vehicle Theft Prevention
Nearly three-quarters of a million vehicles were stolen in the United States in 2019, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Of those, nearly half of the thefts were a result of driver error. Stealing vehicles is a multi-billion-dollar crime. Summer is the worst season for vehicle theft, so now is a good […]
Safety Tips for Motorcyclists
More than 5,000 motorcyclists died due to fatal traffic crashes in 2019. To keep everyone safe, drivers and motorcyclists need to stay alert and share the road. Here are some safety tips for motorcyclists recommended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to help you stay safe on the road. Get Licensed Motorcyclists face […]
