NRMA survey - the use of restraints by children in automobiles

During October - November 1977 the National Roads and Motorists' Association (NRMA) conducted a survey on the use of restraints by children in automobiles. The results of the survey have been compared with a similar survey carried out in 1976. 1300 Vehicles containing 1677 children were observed - 1040 of the children were classified as between the ages of 6 months and 4 years (child seat age) and 637 of the children were classified as between the ages of 4 and 7 years (child harness age). Comparison of the 1976 and 1977 surveys has shown that the number of children adequately restrained has increased by 10.5% but remains relatively low at 43.5% indicating that the new legislation has had some effect on the restraining of children.

• Authors:
  • Fleming, D M
• Publication Date: 1977-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 32P

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Child restraint systems; Data collection; Infants; Seat belts; Travel behavior; Vehicle occupants
• Geographic Terms: Australia; New South Wales
• ATRI Terms: Child restraint; Data collection; Infant; Road user behaviour; Seat belt; Vehicle occupant
• Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01440067
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 10:48PM