Strategies

8.1 A Maximize use of occupant restraints by all vehicle occupants

8.1 A1 Conduct highly publicized enforcement campaigns to maximize restraint use. (P)

8.1 A2 Provide enhanced public education to population groups with lower than average restraint use rates. (P)

8.1 A3 Encourage the enactment of local laws that will permit standard enforcement of restraint laws. (T)

8.1 B Insure that restraints, especially child and infant restraints, are properly used

8.1 B1 Provide community locations for instruction in proper child restraint use, including both public safety agencies and health care providers, that are almost always available. (T)

8.1 B2 Conduct high-profile “child restraint inspection” events at multiple community locations. (P)

8.1 B3 Train law enforcement personnel to check for proper child restraint use in all motorist encounters. (T)

8.1 C Provide access to appropriate information, materials, and guidelines for those implementing programs to increase occupant restraint use

8.1 C1 Create state-level clearing houses for materials that offer guidance in implementing programs to increase restraint use. (E)