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We Need Better Car Safety for Kids
Target: House of Representatives; SenateSponsored by: Consumers Union
Since 2000, over 960 children have died in non-traffic related incidents such as back-overs and window strangulation.
The overwhelmingly majority of these victims were under the age of three and in 70% of the backover fatalities, a parent or close relative was the driver behind the wheel.
But automakers could have helped to prevent a great number of tragic accidents like these. Technologies such as rear-detection and auto-reversing windows already exist but are only available in high-end vehicles.
Every car should be made with the latest child-safe technology, and not be considered a "luxury" item.
Consumer's Union and other safety groups are working with members of Congress to pass bi-partisan legislation that will establish basic safety regulations and hold automakers accountable, ensuring safety devices like rear-detection and auto-reversing windows become mandatory features in all new cars.
After all, if automakers can prevent child deaths shouldn't drivers also be able to?
The overwhelmingly majority of these victims were under the age of three and in 70% of the backover fatalities, a parent or close relative was the driver behind the wheel.
But automakers could have helped to prevent a great number of tragic accidents like these. Technologies such as rear-detection and auto-reversing windows already exist but are only available in high-end vehicles.
Every car should be made with the latest child-safe technology, and not be considered a "luxury" item.
Consumer's Union and other safety groups are working with members of Congress to pass bi-partisan legislation that will establish basic safety regulations and hold automakers accountable, ensuring safety devices like rear-detection and auto-reversing windows become mandatory features in all new cars.
After all, if automakers can prevent child deaths shouldn't drivers also be able to?
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# 26,975:
10:01 am PDT, Sep 1,
Carol Munsterman, Texas
# 26,974:
9:51 am PDT, Sep 1,
Mallory Sherman, Arizona
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9:22 am PDT, Sep 1,
Amy Marcus, Florida
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9:13 am PDT, Sep 1,
Maby Ruelas, California
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7:56 am PDT, Sep 1,
Andi Duty, Michigan
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7:35 am PDT, Sep 1,
Terri Hoverstock, Maryland
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6:05 am PDT, Sep 1,
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5:42 am PDT, Sep 1,
Douglas Mattis, Florida
# 26,967:
5:26 am PDT, Sep 1,
Shanti Rica, New York
# 26,966:
5:11 am PDT, Sep 1,
Kate M, Canada
# 26,965:
4:34 am PDT, Sep 1,
Leia Cairns, New Jersey
Why should this issue even come up for debate? To insure safety should be an automatic concern.
Why should this issue even come up for debate? To insure safety should be an automatic concern.
# 26,964:
4:18 am PDT, Sep 1,
Dawn Pawlus, New Jersey
# 26,963:
4:11 am PDT, Sep 1,
Carol Morris, Florida
# 26,962:
12:57 am PDT, Sep 1,
Nadyne Bucci, California
The safety of the children hasn't been the priority of the car-makers when the greed for money seems to be the number one goal. For once can we just start putting children first?
The safety of the children hasn't been the priority of the car-makers when the greed for money seems to be the number one goal. For once can we just start putting children first?
# 26,961:
11:17 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Philip Lasley-Bower, Georgia
# 26,960:
10:30 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Suzann Gilmore, Florida
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10:24 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Paz Efrat, Florida
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9:55 pm PDT, Aug 31,
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# 26,957:
9:09 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Jerry Liebermann, Washington
# 26,956:
8:21 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Jeanne Hitchman, California
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8:16 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Brian Ferrabee, California
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7:44 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Bettyann Sviben, New Mexico
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7:34 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Helen M Mendoza, New York
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7:10 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Alvin McCall, Missouri
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6:38 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Deborah Mckennen, West Virginia
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6:25 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Heather Hill, California
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6:09 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Corinne Broskette, Florida
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6:07 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Cherie Newman, Indiana
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6:04 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Heidi Shuler, Florida
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5:56 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Jennie Marks, Hawaii
# 26,945:
5:55 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Sarah Rowan-Williams, Ohio
I am the mother of two small children. Car's are one thing that have always scared me with kids. I consider myself to be a safe driver but you never know when or where an accident will happen. I feel that our lawmakers should inforce some sort of sensor in a car to stop unfortunate accidents to happen.
I am the mother of two small children. Car's are one thing that have always scared me with kids. I consider myself to be a safe driver but you never know when or where an accident will happen. I feel that our lawmakers should inforce some sort of sensor in a car to stop unfortunate accidents to happen.
# 26,944:
5:55 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Barbara Babor, Connecticut
# 26,943:
5:47 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Michael Thurman, Texas
# 26,942:
5:45 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Anna Tate, Japan
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5:35 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Kathy And Judy Sutter, Florida
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4:33 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Cayce Frierson, South Carolina
# 26,939:
4:32 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Cynthia Ann Lopriore, Massachusetts
Our law-makers should not even have to 'think' about this one. Not ONE child should be in danger if it only requires a 'YES' from them. The car industries pull in enough monies to make sure even the least expensive Models have all safty features available
Our law-makers should not even have to 'think' about this one. Not ONE child should be in danger if it only requires a 'YES' from them. The car industries pull in enough monies to make sure even the least expensive Models have all safty features available
# 26,938:
4:31 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Barbara Peinert, Iowa
# 26,937:
4:21 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Kim Greyson, Illinois
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4:09 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Susie V Kaufman, California
# 26,935:
4:06 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Nita T Mayfield, Mississippi
All we ever hear is, "What about the safety of our children?" Well prove yourselves! This absolutely should not just be not be considered a "luxury" item for high end vehicles. YOUR CHILD or grandchild just may be traveling with someone whom you trust, but, may not be one of the lucky ones who can afford such a "luxury"... scary when it's one of YOUR loved ones isn't it? You need to re-think this very serious problem and then simply fix it.
All we ever hear is, "What about the safety of our children?" Well prove yourselves! This absolutely should not just be not be considered a "luxury" item for high end vehicles. YOUR CHILD or grandchild just may be traveling with someone whom you trust, but, may not be one of the lucky ones who can afford such a "luxury"... scary when it's one of YOUR loved ones isn't it? You need to re-think this very serious problem and then simply fix it.
# 26,934:
4:03 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Bellia Wheeless, Idaho
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3:19 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Jamil Shahidullah, New York
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3:18 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Roberta Greenspan, North Carolina
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3:14 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Karyn Barno, Michigan
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2:10 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Robin Tuttle, Pennsylvania
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2:07 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Jeanette Gregg, Massachusetts
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2:02 pm PDT, Aug 31,
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2:00 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Dena Hanold, Colorado
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1:55 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Dawn Johnson, West Virginia
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1:45 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Jane Baldwin, Ohio
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1:43 pm PDT, Aug 31,
G. Konecky, New Jersey
# 26,923:
1:29 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Thomas Rowan, New York
Vehicles made for use on our roads must be made as safe as possible. Technology must be employed to sense if young children are around a parked car that is about to move. The cost is nothing compared to the cost of a childs life.
Vehicles made for use on our roads must be made as safe as possible. Technology must be employed to sense if young children are around a parked car that is about to move. The cost is nothing compared to the cost of a childs life.
# 26,922:
1:19 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Carol Loar, California
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1:14 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Dynelle Smallwood, Alabama
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1:06 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Name not displayed, Kentucky
People and all living things should be more important than what it cost to add a safety signal to a vehicle!
People and all living things should be more important than what it cost to add a safety signal to a vehicle!
# 26,919:
1:05 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Mary Baker, California
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1:01 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Catherine Harrington, California
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12:39 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Catherine Grabar, Washington
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12:28 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Sharon Mcintyre, New Jersey
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12:16 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Darlene Miller, Minnesota
# 26,914:
11:24 am PDT, Aug 31,
Name not displayed, Nevada
Automaker's should make rear vision a priority at no additional cost to consumers. I still feel guilty 16 years later because I couldn't see the ground as I was backing up and ran over my cat. Think if had been a child.
Automaker's should make rear vision a priority at no additional cost to consumers. I still feel guilty 16 years later because I couldn't see the ground as I was backing up and ran over my cat. Think if had been a child.
# 26,913:
11:08 am PDT, Aug 31,
Tricia Delia, Virginia
# 26,912:
11:05 am PDT, Aug 31,
Maracy Vaj, California
It seems to be a design trend currently to have the back end very high, higher than one can see confortably behind the car. I just bought a new car after driving almost all the brands and chose the one with the lowest rear profile so I could see if someone short were standing behind me. I shouldn't have had to search so extensively for such a design.
It seems to be a design trend currently to have the back end very high, higher than one can see confortably behind the car. I just bought a new car after driving almost all the brands and chose the one with the lowest rear profile so I could see if someone short were standing behind me. I shouldn't have had to search so extensively for such a design.
# 26,911:
10:31 am PDT, Aug 31,
Ann Marcia Lee, Illinois
If it was your child, or the child of someone you know......
If it was your child, or the child of someone you know......
# 26,910:
10:30 am PDT, Aug 31,
Suzanne Smith, Maryland
Safety for children and everyone should be the foremost concern where any vehicle is involved. It's a no brainer.
Safety for children and everyone should be the foremost concern where any vehicle is involved. It's a no brainer.
# 26,909:
10:00 am PDT, Aug 31,
Kim Ren, California
As long as the almight dollar continues to rule this world, we're doomed.
As long as the almight dollar continues to rule this world, we're doomed.
# 26,908:
9:54 am PDT, Aug 31,
Adreana Nunez, California
# 26,907:
9:54 am PDT, Aug 31,
Nancy Blaine, Kansas
Parents shopping for a new car are going to purchase one with the best safety features. It makes financial and safety sense to keep the safety windows
Parents shopping for a new car are going to purchase one with the best safety features. It makes financial and safety sense to keep the safety windows
# 26,906:
9:10 am PDT, Aug 31,
Name not displayed, Florida
I am a grandmother and desire that they will be protected in all areas, including car safety.
I am a grandmother and desire that they will be protected in all areas, including car safety.
# 26,905:
9:05 am PDT, Aug 31,
Valerie Clay, West Virginia
# 26,904:
9:00 am PDT, Aug 31,
Crille Lagerstrom, Texas
As much as America rely on its cars the absolute topnotch quality safety measures should come standard with every vehicle. Anything less is a failure on the car manufacturers part.
As much as America rely on its cars the absolute topnotch quality safety measures should come standard with every vehicle. Anything less is a failure on the car manufacturers part.