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Home My WebLink AboutSafetyBeltSafe USA BUIT'`COUNT4 ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT:Bonnie Oseas SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. FEB 42017 SECRETARY: Karen Proctor,CPN P,CPST TREASURER:John Nisbet,CPSTI Vli,l,E,CALirORNIA Members-At-Large 514 North Prospect Avenue,L-6,Redondo Beach,CA 90ff Arkansas: Mailing address: P.O. Box 553,Altadena,CA 91003 www.carseat.or0 Betsey Mowery,CPSTI (800)745-SAFE 3101318-5111(telephone&FAX) Spanish:(900)747-SANO Rachel Stabler.CPSTI Holly Terry,CPSTI February 9, 2017 California: Zosia Chciuk,RNC,MSN,IBCLC Marc Cohen,CPSTI To: Board of Supervisors Anne Hamilton,CPST Bonnie Lovette,RN,MS,PNP,CPST,Sp.Needs Laura Simmons,PT,PCS,CPST.CLEC From: Stephanie M. Tombrello, LCSW, CPSTI Becky Thams,MA Executive Director, SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Colorado: Vera Fullaway,CPSTI Illinois: Re: Safety Seat Checkup Week, April 2— 8, 2017 Darren K.Qunell,CPST Louisiana: Motor vehicle crashes remain the number 1 cause of death and Annette Knobloch,DNS,RN.MPH,CPST,CNE permanent injury for children in California. You can help save children Maryland: Emilie Crown,RN.CPSTI from suffering preventable injuries by helping to make Safety Seat Oregon: Checkup Week, April 2—8, a special event in your county. Tamara Franks,MA,CPSTI Texas: Sharon Evans.RN,BSN,CPN,CPSTI With the passage of the new child restraint law requiring children under Washington: to ride rear facing (unless 40" or 40 lbs. or more, enforced from 111/17), Wendy Thomas,CPSTI parents need more help than ever to know how to keep children safe. ADVISORY BOARD Donna Bryce SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is available to you as a resource for posters, Howard M.Ehrenberg,Esq. pamphlets, speakers, program ideas, and information about California SulmeyerKupetz rK D.o."Spike'Helmick buckle-up laws. We would appreciate it if the Board of Supervisors would: Retired Commissioner California Highway Patrol . Issue a proclamation in recognition of Safety Seat Checkup Week David Horowitz Fight Back!Productions (sample enclosed). Your support for this effort, shared with your Charles A.Hurley county media, may encourage them to publicize this subject more Retired Executive Director,MADD widely. Send your proclamation to us in advance for display at Safety Ray Johnson,Retired Member Youth Offender Parole Board Seat Checkup Day on April 8. Sean Kane Safety Research&Strategics,Inc. • Encourage law enforcement agencies to increase the focus on Ellen R.Knell,PhD violations of child safety seat and safety belt laws during Special Harvey G.Knell Deane Leavenworth Enforcement Week, March 26—April 1, sponsored by the Peace Vice President,Corporate Relations Officers Association of Los Angeles County, to protect children's Time Warner Cable welfare. Sandra Tsing Loh,radio commentator and author,"Mother on Fire" Distribute posters and pamphlets, available from SafetyBeltSafe Michael J.Puntoriero Talulah Riley,Actor U.S.A., through county agencies and employees. rut up our Michael Sachs.MD permanent "Buckle-Up" parking lot signs. General Pediatrician Teresa Samaniego In Los Angeles County, for example, SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is holding Public Affairs Director,KABC-TV Arthur M.Southam,MD a major event as the culmination of the Week: Robert S.Vinetz,MD,FAAP Queens Care Family Clinics Safety Seat Checkup Day on Saturday, April 8,from 10:00 a.m. Gayle Wilson Brett wood,Chairman to 2:00 p.m. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Glendale. Toyota Material Handling,U.S.A.,Inc. STAFF Families will receive a detailed inspection of the installation and use of Stephanie M.Tombrello.LCSW,CPSTI their safety seats; be told of any recalls; and be shown how to use seats Executive Director correctly. Error rates are typically more than 90%. Kate Quirk,PhD,CPSTI Project Coordinator John Stubbs,CPSTI Your support for this effort, reported to newspapers in your county, Program Consultant may encourage them to publicize this subject more widely. Please Heidi Heflin.RN,MN,CNS,CPSTI Program Consultant share your ideas for Safety Seat Checkup Week with us. Enc:130 Co.proclamation;630CA; 172/s;6641s The national non-profit organization dedicated to child passenger safety since 1980 47 Do you care about a child? Then you need to know that the ` , law on protecting young children in the car has changed. From January 1, 2017, children under age 2 must ride rear facing in safety seats (except those 40 inches tall or more or weighing 40 lbs. or more). Riding rear facing is S times safer than riding facing the front of the car. Safety experts recommend that children ride rear facing for as long as possible. Penalty after 111117: fine with court fees is $500 & a point on the license (enforced against the parent, or the driver if the parent is not present). Each one, teach one—or more! Spread the word: share it, post it, tag it, tweet it.. . Make sure the children you care about have the best possible protection. For help and advice on the correct way to buckle up all children, visit www.carseat.oro, or call 8001745 SAFE or 8001747-SANO. Congratulations to California Assembly member Cristina Garcia (Bell Gardens) whose .successfill introdiietion of the law will protect young children from the 41 caarse of'childhood death and injury. SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. P.O. Box 553, Altadena, CA 91003 www.carseat.org 310/318-51 1 1 * 8001745-SAFE(English) * 8001747-SANO(S anish) This document was developed by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.and may be reproduced in its entirety. Important:Call to check if there is a more recent version before reproducing this document. #664(2-7-17) Proteja a sus Pasajeros Pequenos — Orientandolos Hacia Atras cuando Viajan ZLe importa su hijo? Entonces necesita saber que la ley sobre proteccion para ninos pequenos dentro a r del auto ha cambiado. Empezando Enero 1, del 2017, los ninos menores de 2 anos deberdn viajar orientados hacia atras en asientos de seguridad (excepto aquellos cuya estatura es de 40 pulgadas o mas o pesan 40 lbs. o mas). El viajar orientados hacia atras es 5 veces ma's seguro que viajar orientados hacia el frente del vehiculo. Los expertos en seguridad recomiendan que los ninos viajen orientados hacia atras tanto tiempo como sea posible. La parte nueva de la ley de California no entrara en efecto hasta Enero 1 del 2017. Necesitamos ensenar esta ley a todas las personas antes de esa fecha. La penalidad despues de 111117: la multa incluyendo cargos de la corte sera de $500 & un pun- to en su licencia de conducir (la multa sera para el padre, o para el conductor si el padre no esta presente). ;Cada uno, ensene a uno—o mas! Difunda la palabra: compartala, publiquela, pasela, enviela por twitter... Asegurese que los ninos que estan baja su cuidado tengan la mejor protecci6n posible. Para obtener ayuda o consejos sabre la manera correcta de abrochar a sus ninos, visite www.carseat.org o flame al 8001745 SAFE o 8001747-SANG. Felicitaciones al miembro de la Asamblea de California, Cristina Garcia (Bell Gardens) casya exitosa introducci6n de la ley proteges a los ninos pequenos de la causa # 1 de milertes y lastimaduras en la infancia. SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. P.O. Box 553, Altadena. CA 91003 www.carseat.org 3101222-6860, 8001745-SAFE(En lisp)3101222-6862, 8001747-SANO(S anish This document was developed by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.and may be reproduced in its entirety. Important:Call to check if there is a more recent version before reproducing this document. #664s(2-7-17) CALIFORNIA CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY LAW • Children under age 8 must be properly buckled into a safety seat or booster in the back seat. • Children under 2 must ride rear facing (unless 40" or 40 lbs. or more). • Children age 8 or older may use the vehicle safety belt if it fits properly with the lap belt low on the hips, touching the upper thighs, and the shoulder belt crossing the center of the chest. If children are not tall enough for proper belt fit, they must ride in a booster or child safety seat. • Eve one in the car must be properly buckled up. For each child under 16 who is not properly secured, parents (if in the car) or drivers can be fined more than $500 and get a point on their driving records. I like my 000 booster! NO No Most kids need to ride in a booster seat until age 10 to 12. Using a booster instead of just a belt prevents 45% of crash injuries. If your child isn't using a booster, try the simple test below the next time you ride together in the car. You may f ind that your child is not yet ready to use a safety belt without a booster. The 5-Step Test 1. Does the child sit all the way back against the auto seat? 2. Do the child's knees bend comfortably at the edge of the auto seat? 3. Does the belt cross the shoulder between the neck and arm? 4. Is the lap belt as low as possible, touching the thighs? 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, your child needs a booster seat to make both the shoulder belt and the lap belt fit right for the best crash protection. Your child will be more comfortable, too. For best protection, all children should ride in the back seat. It's twice as safe as the front! For a list of programs with low-cost safety seats, call your local health department at For assistance with inspecting or installing a safety seat,visit www.seatcheek.org or www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpsfitting or call 866-SEAT-CHECK or your local CHP office. For more information: SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. www.carseat.org 800-745-SAFE(English) 800-747-SANO(Spanish) Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. California Buckle-Up Laws for Parents Car crashes are the #1 preventable cause of death of children and young adults, as well as a major cause of permanent brain damage, epilepsy, and spinal cord injuries. A sudden stop at 30 miles per hour could cause the same crushing force on your child's brain and body as a fall from a three-story building. Fortunately, by buckling up children, we can prevent most of these deaths and serious injuries. MC. 27360) All children under age 8 must be properly buckled into a safety seat or booster in the back seat. Exceptions: A child who weighs more than 40 pounds and is riding in a car without lap and shoulder belts in the back seat may wear just a lap belt.A child under age 8 who is at least 49" may wear a safety belt if it fits properly,.Children under age 8 may ride in the front if there is no forward-facing rear seat in the vehicle, the child restraint cannot be properly installed in rear seat, all rear seats are occupied by other children age 7 or under, or for medical reasons. All children under 2 must ride in a rear-facing safety seat unless they are at least 40" in height or 40 lbs. in weight.A child in a rear- facing safety seat may not ride in front if there is an active passenger air bag. (V.C.27360.5)Children age 8 or more may use the vehicle safety belt if it fits properly with the lap belt low on the hips, touching the upper thighs, and the shoulder belt crossing the center of the chest.If children are not tall enough for proper belt fit,they must ride in a booster or safety seat. C_ onsenuences for failing to vroverly buckle up any child under 16 • The parent gets the ticket if a child under 16 is not properly buckled up. • The driver gets the ticket if the parent is not in the car. • The cost of a ticket could be more than$500* per child;the fine for a second offense could be more than $1000* per child. One point is added to the driving record,which could raise insurance rates. Part of the fine money goes to a special fund to help pay for local safety seat education and distribution programs. Recommendations • Older babies and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing convertible seat until they are at least two years old or reach the maximum weight and height limits of their convertible safety seat. • Children should ride in a safety seat with a harness as long as possible(40-90 lbs., depending on the model). • Children who have outgrown their safety seats need a booster for proper belt fit(usually until age 10-12).To find out if a child is tall enough to wear just a safety belt,try the 5-Step Test(see other side). • Auto insurers are required to replace safety seats that were in use or damaged during a crash. W.C.27315)__Drivers and passengers 16 or older must be properly buckled up in vehicle safety belts. The driver may be ticketed for not wearing� g a belt and for each unbuckled passenger. Fine is more than$140* per person. Passengers also may be ticketed for not being properly buckled up. V.C.23116) Pickup truck passengers also must be properly buckled up. , The driver may be ticketed for letting passengers ride in the back of a pickup truck. Passengers also may be ticketed for not being properly buckled up. The cost of a ticket could be more than$250* for each unbuckled adult.No exemption for camper shells. Other Laws to Protect Children • Children left in vehicle(V.C. 15620): A child 6 years old or younger may not be left alone in a vehicle if the health or safety of the child is at risk,the engine is running,or the keys are in the ignition. The child must be supervised by someone at least age 12.The cost of a ticket could be more than$500.* • Smoking in a vehicle [Health and Safety Code 118948(a)l is prohibited if a child under 18 is present. The cost of a ticket could be more than$500.* (The vehicle must be pulled over for another potential violation.) • Helmets (V.C. 21212, 21204, 27803): Children under age 18 who are skating or riding on a bicycle, scooter, or skateboard must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet. All drivers and passengers on a motorcycle must wear a helmet that meets federal standards, fits correctly, and has the proper label. *Fine amounts shown include penalty assessments SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. P.O. Box 553,Altadena, CA 91003 www.carseat.org 310/318-5111 800/745-SAFE (English) 800/747-SANO This document was developed by SafetyBeltSate U.S.A.and may be reproduced in its entirety. Important:Call to check if there is a more recent version before reproducing this document. #630CA Pg.2,2-7-17 BOARD OF DIRECTORS C /� SECRETARY: SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A* SECRETARY:Karen Proctor.CPNP,CPST TREASURER:John Nisbet,CPSTI Members-At-Large 514 North Prospect Avenue,L-6,Redondo Beach,CA 90277 Arkansas: Mailing address: P.O. Box 553,Altadena,CA 91003 www.carseat.org Betsey Mowery,CPSTI (800)745-SAFE 310/318-5111(telephone&FAX) Spanish: (800)747-SANO Rachel Stabler,CPSTI Holly Terry,CPSTI California: Zosia Chciuk•RNC.MSN,IBCLC Marc Cohen,CPSTI PROCLAMATION Anne Hamilton,CPST Bonnie Lovette,RN,MS,PNP,CPST, Sp.Needs WHEREAS, the number one preventable cause of death and injury to Laura Tams,MA young Simmons.PT,PCS,CPST,CLEC Becky hamschildren and adults is the automobile collision; and Colorado: Vera Fullaway,CPSTI Illinois: WHEREAS, more than 90 child passengers under fifteen are killed and Darren K.Qunell,CPST more than 10,000 injured in automobile collisions in California in each Louisiana: Annette Knobloch.DNS,RN,MPH.CPST, year; and CNE Maryland: Emilie Crown,RN,CPSTI WHEREAS, 71% of small children killed in crashes would be alive Oregon: today if they had been properly restrained in child safety seats; and Tamara Franks,MA,CPSTI Texas: Sharon Evans.RN,BSN,CPN,CPSTI WHEREAS, 45% of injuries to child occupants ages four to eight could Washington: Wendy Thomas,CPSTI be prevented with the use of booster seats; and ADVISORY BOARD Donna Bryce WHEREAS, more than 90% of child safety seats are used incorrectly; Howard M.Ehrenberg,Esq. SulmeyerKupetz and D.O."Spike"Helmick Retired Commissioner Cali fomiaHighway Patrol WHEREAS.-the State,of California requires that all occupants ride David Horowitz Fight Back!ck!Productions restrained properly in safety seats or safety belts with children in the Charles A.Hurley back seat until at least age eight; and . Retired Executive Director,MADD , Ray Johnson,Retired Member Youth Offender Parole Board WHEREAS, the State of California requires all occupants of motor Sean Kane Safety Research&Strategies,Inc. vehicles to be buckled up correctly on every ride; Ellen R.Knell.PhD Harvey G.Knell Deane Leavenworth WHEREAS, crash-tested safety seats are moderately priced and Vice President,Corporate Relations widely available for purchase at retail stores and, at low cost, from Time Warner Cable Sandra Tsing Loh,radio commentator safety seat distribution programs throughout California; and and author,"Mother on Fire" Michael J.Puntoriero Talulah Riley,Actor WHEREAS, SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. has been dedicated for more than Michael Sachs.MD 37 years to protecting children from injury or death while being General Pediatrician Teresa Samaniego transported in a motor vehicle: Public Affairs Director,KABC-TV Arthur M.Southam.MD Robert S.Vinem MD,FAAP NOW BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE COUNTY OF Queens Care Family Clinics THAT APRIL 2 —8, 2017, BE DECLARED SAFETY SEAT CHECKUP Gayle Wilson Brett Wood,Chairman WEEK. Toyota Material Handling,U.S.A.,Inc. STAFF Stephanie M.Tombrello,LCSW,CPSTI Executive Director Kate Quirk,PhD,CPSTI,Sp.Needs Project Coordinator John Stubbs.CPSTI Program Consultant Heidi Heflin,RN,MN,CNS,CPSTI.Sp.Needs Program Consultant The national non-profit organization dedicated to child passenger safety since 1980