Car Seat Safety

Car Danger Areas for Children

Kids Are Not Cargo!
Never let children ride or play in the cargo area, trunk or bed of any vehicle -- even if the area is covered. They can be thrown from the vehicle in the event of a crash, sudden stop or even rough road.

Trunks
Make sure children do not have access to your vehicle's trunk. Once inside, they may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the interior, since many rear seats only release to the trunk from inside the passenger compartment. Children trapped in trunks can die of suffocation or heat stroke.

Unattended Children
Never allow children unmonitored access to vehicles or leave them unattended in a vehicle. When left in a vehicle, children can quickly become ill or die from heat build-up inside of the vehicle. In addition, never allow children access to car keys or remote locking/unlocking devices. A child could put the vehicle in gear or neutral so it rolls away. Keep children safe by keeping them out of your vehicle unless you are there!