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‘Hot Cars Act’ would require rear seat passenger detection
by Eric Zernich, Thursday, July 16th 2020 WATCH VIDEO REPORT: https://nbc24.com/news/local/hot-cars-act-would-require-rear-seat-passenger-detection BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — There’s a new bill working its way through Congress to help prevent children from dying inside hot vehicles in the U.S. If passed, it would require detection technology in every new vehicle. More than 100 kids have died inside hot cars […]
Read moreCongress looks to force automakers to make changes after keyless ignition-related deaths
WESH – Orlando Videos•July 10, 2020 Congress looks to force automakers to make changes after keyless ignition-related deaths WATCH VIDEO REPORT HERE: https://news.yahoo.com/congress-looks-force-automakers-changes-224117675.html
Read moreDeaths decreasing, but hot cars remain a danger to children
By Ed Crump Tuesday, July 7, 2020 5:41PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed routines especially when it comes to things such as transporting children. So, fortunately, the tragic loss of children’s lives in hot cars is down this year. But children are still dying needlessly, often forgotten by distracted parents. “This […]
Read moreFather of boy who died in hot car advocating for bill that would save other children
Hot Cars Act included in infrastructure, transportation bill passed by House By: Scripps National Posted at 2:25 PM, Jul 08, 2020 The House recently passed a massive infrastructure and transportation bill, with $1.5 trillion in projects over the next five years. Included in the bill is the Hot Cars Act, which never passed in […]
Read moreKidsAndCars.org says new technology can help prevent hot car deaths
Preventing kids from dying in hot cars By Chasity Maxie | July 2, 2020 at 7:32 PM CDT – Updated July 2 at 8:24 PM WATCH VIDEO REPORT HERE BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – As we move further into summer, there’s a push for technology to help prevent kids from dying in hot cars. The group KidsAndCars.org wants the auto […]
Read moreAuto Safety: At the foundation of the House infrastructure bill
Cathy Chase, Joan Claybrook, Jason Levine and William Wallace, Opinion Contributor June 30, 2020 This spring, despite the entire country essentially being locked down or working from home and rush hour traffic becoming a distant memory, the long-standing public health crisis of auto fatalities remained. In fact, even with far fewer vehicles on the road, car […]
Read moreProtecting Children: Preventing Deaths From Hot Cars
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness and Kids and Cars have teamed up to educate the public about the dangers of leaving children alone in hot cars. Last year we created a helpful flyer with heatstroke prevention facts and actionable tips if you see a child alone in a hot car. Unfortunately, there were 53 hot […]
Read moreMomentum for an Effort to Save Children From Sweltering Cars
The Hot Cars Act of 2019 is part of legislation the House will soon consider. It’s long overdue, say advocates of technology that alerts owners. Juan Rodriguez with his wife and son outside a court in August. Charged in the death of his infant twins in a hot car, […]
Read moreSCHAKOWSKY AND PALLONE CHAMPION AUTO SAFETY PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN MOVING FORWARD ACT
Jun 22, 2020 Press Release from the House Committee on Energy And Commerce Washington, D.C. – Today, Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced the inclusion of critical auto safety provisions in H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. The provisions will improve […]
Read moreJoint Statement: The Motor Vehicle Safety Title Advances Important Technology and Programs that will Save Lives, Reduce Injuries and Contain Crash Costs
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Center for Auto Safety Consumer Federation of America KidsAndCars.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2020 CONTACTS: Pete Daniels, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety pdaniels@saferoads.org / 301-442-2249 (C) Janette Fennell, President and Founder, KidsAndCars.org, Janette@KidsAndCars.org / 415-336-9279 (C) Amber Rollins, Director, KidsAndCars.org, Amber@KidsAndCars.org […]
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