National Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program May 2004 Other Occupant Protection Programs
Objectives Describe types of CPS educational programs and initiatives Discuss laws & enforcement issues List types of distribution programs for CRSs Describe other CPS training Other Programs - 2
Increase Use to Prevent Injuries National Goals Safety Belt Use: 78% by end of 2003 Child restraint use 91% by 2005 for 0-7 year olds 85% by 2006 for 4-7 year olds Reduce Child (0-4) Fatalities: 25 % by 2005 Other Programs - 3
NHTSA Auto Safety Hotline & Web Site DOT Auto Safety Hotline 1-888-DASH-2-DOT 1-888-327-4236 or 1-800- 424-9393 www.nhtsa.dot.gov Other Programs - 4
Legislation Occupant Protection Gaps & loopholes Child Restraint Safety Belts Gaps & loopholes Liability immunity laws Other Programs - 5
Enforcement and Education Highest usage rates come from coordinating: Active enforcement of laws High profile public awareness campaigns Comprehensive education programs Education programs to target audiences: Appropriate/up-to-date information Adapt presentation to audience Other Programs - 6
Distribution & Bounty Programs Loan/Rental (including special needs) Discounted sales Voucher programs Give-away programs Bounty program Other Programs - 7
Auto Manufacturer Programs Booster Distribution Mobile Check-up Vans Permanent Fitting Stations Other Programs - 8
Training Programs Operation Kids LE Operation Kids RN Moving Kids Safely In Child Care Special Needs School Buses SNAP (Native Americans) Other Programs - 9