Reproducible Materials on Child Passenger Safety

 

All SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. materials include the date they were last revised, and many are updated every few months. It is important to check that materials are current before reproducing them. If a document is also available in Spanish, the item # is followed by “s.”

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Resources for Advocates and Professionals
See also Handouts for Parents

Item # 

Date 

Title 

Description 

101

7-05-11

Child Passenger Safety Resources and Technical Materials

Essential materials for Certified Technicians, fitting stations, safety seat checkups; resources for community programs

21

8-21-11

How Organizations and CPS Advocates Can Work Together

List of ideas for group activities and outreach to promote CPS

75

9-13-09

Quick Checklist for Safety Seat Misuse

A partial list to help parents and law enforcement officers identify obvious misuse 

89

12-98

Media Watch

Reporting form

406

11-18-10

Non-English Language Brochures Available from SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.

List of brochures and other materials

412

7-20-09

Child Restraint Checkup Form

For use at checkup events

435

3-06-00

Car Seat Survey Form for Thrift Shops and Swap Meets

Helps store managers and advocates evaluate used car seats.

623

5-20-11

Recommended Criteria for Group Purchase of Child Restraints

List of recommended features for ordering safety seats, writing bids

634p

1-14-11

Try the 5-Step Test Today 

Form for booster demonstrations using the 5-Step Test; not for checkups

653

7-24-07

Safe Rides to Day Care: Guidelines for Child Care Providers

Protect the children in your care and also protect yourself from liability.

654

7-24-07

Child Care Provider Transportation Information Form

Show your commitment to transporting children safely by completing this form and making it available to parents.

660

7-28-11

Carry Handle Positions for Current and Recently Discontinued Infant-Only Seats

Lists authorized handle positions for travel.

661

661s

12-08-11NEW

Child Safety Seat Distribution Programs in Los Angeles County

Chart provides agency name, location, contact information, and eligibility.

662

1-11-11

Some Resources for Child Safety Seats Near Los Angeles County

Chart provides agency name, location, contact information, and eligibility.

Handouts for Parents

Item # 

Date 

Title 

Description 

2

8-22-10

Rules for Carpools

Tips about buckling up and other safety guidelines for carpooling

3

8-22-10

Make Every Ride a Safe Ride

Dangers of not buckling up children; basic guidelines for families

15
15s

2-25-11

Recycled Car Seats 

Explains why car seats should not bought at garage sales or thrift shops 

58a

5-21-11

Air Bags: Helping Parents Make Tough Choices

Explains why air bags are dangerous to children; how to safely restrain a forward-facing child in the front seat, if necessary

109

9-14-09

Are School Buses Safe?

Recommendations regarding safety  procedures for and purchasing of school buses

173

9-08-11

Automobile Restraints for Children with Special Needs: Quick Reference List

List of products and manufacturers

606 

12-05-01

Shoulder Belt Positioning Devices  

Explains lack of federal standards, possible dangers, alternative products 

624
624s 

8-22-10

Which is "the best" safety seat for my child? 

Explains how to select restraint to fit child 

627
627s

11-02-11 NEW

What is a Booster Seat?

List of Booster Seats

Guidelines for size, fit, and usage; list of belt-positioning boosters with weight ranges and features.

629
629s 

5-20-10

Selecting the Appropriate Safety Seat for Your Child 

Chart for restraint selection 

630
630s 

7-5-10

“Boosters Are For Big Kids” flyer. See below for version with California law (630CA)

5-Step Test with picture showing belt fit with and without booster 

631
631s
12-12-11 NEW Does Your Child Need a Booster Seat?  

633
633s 

9-13-09

How long should children ride facing the back of the car? 

Explains risk of severe spinal injury 

635
635s 

6-29-01 

“But my child won’t stay in the car seat!” 

Helpful hints for parents 

646
646s

6-30-09

Warning: Kids at Risk of Strangulation from Loose or Unused Belts

Recommends buckling lap-shoulder belts when using LATCH

650
650s

9-09-11

Choosing the Safest Way for Your Child to Ride

Safety Seats and Harness with Higher Maximum Weights

651
651s

9-15-09

Basic Guidelines for Transporting Children Safely

A 1-page chart and tips for restraining infants through teens

652

7-24-07

Safe Rides to Day Care: Guidelines for Parents

How to keep your child safe on every ride.

670
670s

5-14-10

Answering Concerns about Safety Belts

Response to YouTube video "Importance of a 5-Point Harness Carseat"

School and Community Programs

Item # 

Date 

Title 

22

8-21-11

Ideas for PTA Groups to Promote Car Safety for Children

73

8-21-11

Suggestions for Presenting Child Passenger Safety in Your School or Classroom

185  8-21-11 Ideas to Promote the Buckle-Up Message

634 

2-08-11

5-Step Test form used with Boosters Are For Big Kids curriculum

See also 86

Teacher's Guide: A Positive Approach to Teaching Passenger Safety to Young Children (Bucklebear), 6th ed.

See also 109

Are School Buses Safe?

See also 700

"Boosters Are For Big Kids" Kit. Includes curriculum and video.

Federal Regulations, Guidelines for CPS Laws

Item # 

Date 

Title 

91

10-15-07

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213: Highlights of the Regulation for Child Restraint Systems [full text of FMVSS 213]

622 

9-10-11

LATCH Requirements: Summary of Changes to FMVSS 213 & 225
[full text of FMVSS 225

California Occupant Protection Laws, Violator Programs

New California child restraint law (SB 929) effective 1-1-12
2012 flyer/poster for health and day care facilities to meet requirements of California Vehicle Code and Health Code:
English-Word   English-PDF   Spanish-Word   Spanish-PDF
*Summaries below (6, 99, 445, 630CA) reflect changes effective January 2012.

Item # 

Date 

Title 

6

12-05-11 NEW

Summary of California Occupant Protection Laws*
(For traffic safety educators and professionals)

99

12-05-11 NEW

Enforcing California Restraint Laws for Children*
Answers to Common Questions Asked by Law Enforcement Officers

445

11-03-11 NEW

Citation Reminder Card (for law enforcement officers)

516 

8-21-11

“Family Safety in the Car” Program History of the program and how it

works

519 

8-21-11

“Family Safety in the Car” Program Fact Sheet

525 

5-16-04

Responsibilities of Health Departments and the Courts
Regarding the California Child Restraint Law

630CA
630sCA 

12-12-11NEW

New Law Protects California Kids! California Buckle-Up Laws for Parents (This summary meets requirements of Calif. Health and Safety Code)

Text of California Laws(HTML files) 2012 Vehicle Code

Section

Topic

CA Health & Safety Code
1204.3, 1212. 1268, 1596.95

Requirements for hospitals, clinics, and daycare centers

CA Insurance Code 11580.011 NEW

CRS replacement insurance

CVC 15620, 15630, 15632

Unattended child in motor vehicle (Kaitlyn's Law)

CVC 21204, 21212

Bicycles

CVC 23116-23117

Pickup trucks

CVC 27302-27317 NEW

Safety belts, school buses, used air bags

CVC 27360-27368 NEW

Children under 16

CVC 27800-27803

Motorcycles

 

 

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