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Motor
vehicle crashes are the leading cause of
death for children from 6-14 years old.
In
1995 there were 1,586 motor vehicle
crashes in Illinois killing 681
people 42.9% of the 1995
crashes were alcohol related.
Drunk
driving is the leading cause of
death amount Americans 5 to 28 years
old.
Pedestrians should walk on the
sidewalk whenever possible. If
pedestrians must use the street,
they should WALK FACING TRAFFIC.
Air
bags inflate at a speed of up to 200
miles an hour.
When
you ride a bicycle, ride with the
traffic and obey all traffic signs.
No
more than 2 cyclists may ride side
by side according to Illinois law.
A 25
pound baby weighs an equivalent 500
pounds in a 20 mile an hour crash.
There
were 23 people killed in Illinois
during the 1997 Thanksgiving
weekend. None of those
killed were wearing seat belts.
64%
of Illinois citizens wear seat
belts. An additional 2,484,300
Illinois citizens must start wearing
seat belts to reach the usage goal
of 85%.
There
were 1,296 tickets issued in
Springfield in 1997 for restraint
violations (no safety belt and/or
safety seat).
Links
to related internet sites:
3D Prevention Month highlights
and
National Highway Traffic Safety
Sources:
NHTSA
- National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
Illinois Secretary of State
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Springfield Police Department Records
Department
State Journal-Register
National SAFE KIDS campaign
Illinois Vehicle Code |
