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Summer is almost here!!! That means we get to spend more time with the grandkids! Woo- Hoo! We’ll be so excited to see them that we’ll have to remind ourselves to take a step back, pay attention, and BE SAFE!
In 2021, H. R. 3164, the “Hot Cars Act of 2021” was finally passed! After the deaths of over 1000 people and pets in hot cars, the bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule that requires all new passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with a child safety alert system, and for other purposes.
Never leave a child alone in a car – not even for a second.
When exiting your car, always open the back door as a habit. This is the precaution I take. No matter what the weather or how much I have to carry, I always open the back door. It’s a habit I’m proud to have.
Keep talking to the child in the back seat, even if she is sleeping and you have to talk very quietly. You’ll remember you’re talking to someone.
Get yourself into a “look before you lock” habit.
Schedule a phone call to ensure that your child arrives to his destination time.
Teach your child that cars are not play areas and make sure they don’t have access to car keys.
Leave your left shoe in the back seat.
Leave your laptop or cell phone in the back seat (you shouldn’t be on your cell phone when you’re driving anyway).
Leave your purse in the back seat.
Don’t leave your car until you get home – use drive thru businesses.