Unbelted Occupants

Index of Strategies by Implementation Timeframe and Relative Cost

Exhibit IV-1 classifies strategies for this emphasis area according to the expected timeframe and relative cost. In several cases, time for implementation will be dependent upon such factors as the agency's procedures, the number of stakeholders involved, policies and legislative issues, and the presence of any controversial situations. The range of costs may also be somewhat variable for some of these strategies, owing to many of the same factors. Placement in the table below is meant to reflect costs relative to the other strategies listed for this emphasis area only. The estimated level of cost is for the commonly expected application of the strategy.

Exhibit IV-1
Classification of Strategies

Time Frame for Implementation

Relative Cost to Implement and Operate

Low

Moderate

Moderate to High

High

Short
(less than a year)

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

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

8.1 A2 Provide enhanced public education to jurisdictions and population groups with lower than average restraint use rates

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

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Medium
(1-2 years)

8.1 A3 Encourage the enactment of local laws that will permit standard enforcement of restraint laws

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

8.1 A1 Conduct highly publicized enforcement campaigns to maximize restraint use

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Long
(more than 2 years)

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