child safety
Buckle Up for Holiday Traffic, Paterson, NJ!
True, the 2009 statistics show the lowest number of traffic fatalities on U.S. roadways since 1950, but that’s no reason to be a turkey this weekend! Thanksgiving weekend brings the highest amount of vehicle traffic to our city streets and highways, so New Jersey State Police will be on the lookout in Paterson, NJ, and all over Passaic County for holiday travelers who are not buckled up...
Read MoreHelp Your Teen Driver to Hit the Road
Parents are generally caught off-guard when it comes time for The Talk. Your kid is growing up now. Adulthood is just around the corner. What you teach your child now will direct him or her along the highways of life. It may be scary, but don’t sweat it. It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week and all your anxieties can be allayed by a little internet research. You won’t have to...
Read MoreCar Wreck Safety for New Jersey Kids
Making sure children ride securely in a safety seat is the most effective way to prevent serious injury should a crash occur. Safety seats for children are required by law in all 50 U.S. states. However, there’s more to safety than having a safety seat! As a child grows taller, the positioning and type of seat will change. Keep the following measurements in mind. Infants up to 20 lbs. need to...
Read MoreAttorney Peter Davis Reminds Drivers to Give School Zones Their Full Attention
Walking though a school zone can be the most dangerous part of a child’s school day! New Jersey school districts are back in session, and pedestrian safety should be high on your family’s curriculum. Child pedestrians are involved in car accidents, even in reduced speed zones, for a couple of reasons – primarily because of driver inattention. A study by Safe Kids USA says one...
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