Latest Seat belt Stories
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Californians hit an all-time high mark for buckling up their seat belts according to figures just released by the California Office of Traffic Safety. In an observational survey done during the summer, 96.2 percent of drivers and passengers were using seat belts or child safety seats. This is up from the 2009 figure of 95.3 percent and above the previous high in 2008 of 95.7 percent. The figures were released just prior to the start of the...
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative technology creates new 2011 Explorer that adapts to drivers and roads to deliver new levels of comfort and safetyThe new Explorer will be one of Ford's first vehicles with four-way head restraints designed to provide occupant protection and more adjustable comfort for passengers of different heights, while encouraging proper use of restraintsThe new Explorer also features new technologies to help the vehicle adapt to driving...
SeatSnug Wins Big at SEMAFort Washington, PA (PRWEB) November 5, 2010 Lap Belt Cinch, Inc. (LBC), developer of the CG-Lock technology and makers of the performance driving CG-Lock device and the child safety product SeatSnug, today received the prestigious Editor's Choice Award from Popular Mechanic's Magazine in front of more than 100,000 attendees at this year's SEMA Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. In receiving the award from Jim Meigs, Editor-in-Chief of Popular Mechanics, Charles Carter, CEO...
SeatSnug Considered For Six "Best New Product" Awards Fort Washington PA (PRWEB) November 4, 2010 Lap Belt Cinch, Inc. (LBC), developer of the CG-Lock technology and makers of the performance driving CG-Lock device and the child safety product SeatSnug, today introduced their new SeatSnug-Max safety device at the SEMA International Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada to more than 100,000 attendees. Designed for drivers and passengers of all age groups and sizes, and coined "The Adult SeatSnug" by...
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), a global leader in active and passive safety, announced that its self-adaptive seat belt load limiting technology, capable of automatically adapting to different body sizes of passengers, has been shortlisted as an Automotive News PACE(TM) Award finalist. The winners will be announced on April 11, 2011. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100607/DE16484 ) (Photo:...
The Owie Pillow just launched on September 15, 2010 and is brand new to the market. What is the "Owie Pillow"? The "Owie Pillow" is used to relieve abdominal pressure caused by using a safety belt when driving. It can be used by any motorist but is especially helpful to pregnant women and those who may be suffering from abdominal injuries, wounds, recent surgery, or pain. When properly used, the pillow is placed between your abdomen and the seat belt. Additionally, this product can be used by...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On October 26th, the Republic of Georgia passed legislation to mandate and enforce seatbelt use on city roads and highways. This success was made possible through the advocacy efforts of a USAID-supported Global Development Alliance (GDA) which garnered the attention and direct support of President Mikheil Saakashvili and First Lady Sandra Roelofs. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091022/USAIDLOGO) (Logo:...
Special Click It or Ticket Enforcement Mobilization Aims to Increase Seat Belt Use and Save Lives on the Baltimore Washington Parkway WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tourists and residents alike take note -- United States Park Police will be out in force this fall foliage season sending the strong message that any one caught not buckling up will be ticketed and fined. "Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year," said Lieutenant Peter Barrow, Commander of the Traffic...
Parents Urged to Have Troopers Inspect Seats HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- About 75 percent of child passenger safety seats inspected last month by the Pennsylvania State Police were improperly installed, Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski announced today. "I urge all parents to check the child safety seats in their vehicles," Pawlowski said. "We know that these seats save lives, but only when they are used correctly. If you are unsure about whether your child's safety...
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- AAA now advises parents of infants and young toddlers to secure their children in rear-facing child safety seats for as long as possible, maxing out the upper weight or height limits of the car seat. Researchers indicate that toddlers are 75 percent less likely to die or be seriously injured in a crash when they ride in a rear-facing car seat up to their second birthday. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100506/AAACHILOGO) (Logo:...
