CAR RESTRAINT ACTIVITIES--1982
This paper discusses the activities with regard to child restraints which resulted in passage of Alabama's Public Law 82-421, the infant automobile restraint bill. These activities revolved around three problems. The first problem was recognizing the extent of the situation in Alabama by looking at statistics which showed that accidents are the leading cause of death in children of all ages, except in the 4 to 6-month age group. At this point it was recognized also that child restraints were the closest thing to a solution. The second problem was how to change behavior patterns which clearly showed that child restraints, although available, were not being used. It was felt that the legislative process was an option to be pursued. The third problem was how to get a law passed. The techniques utilized were those suggested by the Academy of Pediatrics.
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Corporate Authors:
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Medical Center, University Station
Birmingham, AL United States 35294 -
Authors:
- JOHNSTON, C
- Publication Date: 1983-4
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: p. 217-218
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Serial:
- Alabama Journal of Medical Sciences
- Volume: 20
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: University of Alabama, Birmingham
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Child restraint systems; Fatalities; Laws; Statistics
- Geographic Terms: Alabama
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Law; Safety and Human Factors; I81: Accident Statistics;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00452253
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report/Paper Numbers: HS-038 692
- Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
- Created Date: Jan 31 1986 12:00AM