Today's post was shared by Take Justice Back and comes from www.cdc.gov
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury in the US—harmful and expensive.
What works to prevent crash injuries?
- Using primary enforcement seat belt laws that cover everyone in the car. A primary enforcement law means a police officer can pull over and ticket a driver or passenger for not wearing a seat belt. A secondary enforcement law means a police officer can ticket a driver or passenger for not wearing a seat belt only if the driver has been pulled over for some other offense.
- Having child passenger restraint laws that require car seat or booster seat use for children age 8 and under, or until 57 inches tall, the recommended height for proper seat belt fit.
- Using sobriety checkpoints, where police systematically stop drivers to check if they are driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Requiring ignition interlocks for people convicted of drinking and driving, starting with their first conviction. Ignition interlocks check and analyze a driver's breath and prevent the car from starting if alcohol is detected.
- Using comprehensive graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems, which help new drivers gain skills in low-risk conditions. As drivers move through the different stages, they receive more driving privileges, such as driving at night or with passengers. Every state has GDL, but the specific rules vary.
Each of these strategies can prevent injuries and save medical costs. Much has been done to help keep people safe on the road, but no... |
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