SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES

Many people do not wear seat belts. Not wearing a seat belt is dangerous. People who wear seat belts are less likely to die in car accidents. In most states, the law says young children must be in car seats. Car seats must be used until the child is four years old. The car seat should be put in the back seat of the car. The law also says that people in the front seat must wear seat belts. Children between the ages of four to fifteen are often killed in car accidents. Children over age are too big for car seats. But they are sometimes too little for seat belts. Seat belts may not fit them well. Children ages four to eight need booster seats. Booster seats help seat belts fit children properly. Children who are not wearing seat belts can be thrown from cars. This kill them. Remember that seat belts save lives. Parents have the choice of wearing seat belts. Children are too young to make that choice. Make sure your children are in the car seats and seat belts. It is the law and it will save their lives,