Media Contact:
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Kimberly
Evans
Public Information Officer
Department of Public Safety
775.684.4554
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Traci
Pearl
Highway Safety Representative
Nevada Office of Traffic Safety
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
Traci Direct Line: (775) 684-7476
OTS Main Line: (775) 684-7470
FAX: (775) 684-7482 |
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Quick
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Booster seats are required for
children 40-60 pounds and under age six. |
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Nevada law changes June 1, 2004 |
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Riding in the backseat with seat belts reduces
the risk of fatality by 48% but a belt positioning booster seat
reduces the risk by 54%. |
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Safety
Tips |
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Never place the shoulder belt under the child's
arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection
for the upper part of the body and increases the risk of severe
injury in a crash. |
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All children age 12 and under should
ride in the back seat |
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