Nov. 14 is National Seat Belt Day, which reminds people of the importance of buckling up when riding in or driving a vehicle. Seat belts are easy to take for granted, but they make a massive difference in the event of a motor vehicle crash.
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The night of Oct. 31 is quickly approaching. Children will be out trick-or-treating, and everyone should take precautions to keep Halloween a safe event.
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During the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 21-25 this year) is a public education program for students, teachers, motorists, school bus drivers, school administrators and others to address the importance of school bus safety. Whether it’s how and where children should stand waiting for a school bus or how kids should sit while on a bus, everyone plays a role in bus safety. For more information on National School Bus Safety Week and important tips, visit: https://www.napt.org/nsbsw
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This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and we would like to raise awareness about properly sized and correctly installed car seats. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association found that while most parents and caregivers believe they know how to properly install their car seats, about half (48%) have installed their child’s car seat incorrectly. It is recommended that all car seats are registered with their manufacturers in case of a safety recall. State law requires that all children riding in passenger vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and
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