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The Local Police campaign on seat belt use and child restraint systems can control a total of 244 vehicles (12/04/2013)

The campaign Totana Local Police on safety belt use and child restraint systems, which was held from 11 to 17 March, allowed to control a total of 244 vehicles, of which 44 drivers were not wearing seat belt placed security (18%).

According to data provided by the local police, the 26 front seat passengers, 10 were not wearing seat belts placed (38%).

In addition, two rear seat passengers, one not wearing a seat belt (50%).

As for child restraint systems (CRS), the 4 under controlled, carried the appropriate SRI.

Checks will focus on drivers, passengers front and rear seats, with special surveillance of the use of Child Restraint Systems for under 12.

Local police have joined the campaign promoted by the Directorate General of Traffic and insists, therefore, on the need for proper use of both devices in any way, short, long, and out of town.

In 2012, 38.46 percent of those killed in traffic accidents on interurban roads in cars did not use seat belt.

According to local police sources, the use of seat belts and jackets SRI is the best way possible in any short or long, and out of town and it is mandatory.

All occupants of a vehicle must be secured with appropriate restraint, whether sitting in the front of the vehicle and in the rear.

Serious offenses will be punished with a fine of 200 euros and will entail the loss of 3 points.

The head of the children will not properly restrained is the driver of the vehicle.

Tips

Also, the seat belt or safety harness should never go above the neck, should be adjusted as low as possible on the hips and without gaps.

The airbag is not effective if it is complemented by the use of seat belts.

On the other hand, never carry a child in her arms, or use the same seat belt to protect you.

Make sure the seat is properly installed.

Adjust the headrest and seat harnesses as the child grows.

It's good to know the right characteristics to height, weight and age of your child.

Not only is the age, we must also take into account the height and weight of children, In addition, the IRS is required in children with a height lower than 1.35 meters, although it is advisable to do the 1.50 meters .

Source: Ayuntamiento de Totana

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