Conclusion

There are hidden dangers inside vehicles that are killing and maiming children every day. Rather than focusing on blaming parents and caregivers when a child dies, the vehicle and child safety industry should work together to help protect our children. These same industries should work with state and federal officials to draft legislation that will provide meaningful safety standards for children.

If children are truly the most precious cargo we carry in vehicles, why is it that they seem to be neglected after age four? Children of all ages deserve equal protection in the event of a vehicle accident. Parents and caregivers cannot be prison guards to children. Knowing this, the vehicle industry should take design steps to insure that no child can be hurt due to an innocent mistake.

The organizations that I have listed in this brochure are staffed by wonderful volunteers. And, like most organizations, are always looking for contributions. Organizations like Kids-and-Cars, Kids-in-Cars and VOICES for Alabama’s Children are helping parents and caregivers alike to realize that there are numerous hidden dangers inside the vehicle sitting in your driveway right now. With time, they will convince legislators. With our help, we can help them convince the vehicle and child safety industry that hidden dangers inside our vehicles are unacceptable.

Our children are the most precious cargo we will ever place in a vehicle. All reasonable steps should be taken to leave no child behind when it comes to vehicle safety.