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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 14 February 2007 11:02 |
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In 2005, 74 children aged seven and younger were seriously injured in
motor vehicle crashes in North Carolina. 26 were killed. Police report
that at least 27 of those children were not in child safety restraints.
This week marks the beginning of National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Gov. Mike Easley urges motorists to remain diligent about properly
securing children in age and size-appropriate car seats and booster
seats. North Carolina Law requires that everyone in a vehicle be
buckled up. Children younger than age eight, or who weigh less than 80
pounds must be properly secured age and size appropriate seat. The
vehicle driver is considered by law to be responsible for whether the
children in their car are in proper seating, whether the driver is a
parent or not. If you have any question about whether you are using a
proper seat, or have your seat properly installed, Watauga County
Safekids can help you. They will be available at Boone Ford Lincoln
Mercury this Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Ashe County residents can take
advantage of Car Seat Checks every third Friday at Family Central
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