According to the National Center for Health Statistics, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children 3 to 14 years old. The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that roughly three out of four child safety seats are not used correctly.
Correctly installed child safety seats and booster seats save lives - offering the best protection for children in the event of a crash. TxDOT and SafeKids are offering free safety seat check-ups throughout Texas during Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 18-24.
Visit BuckleThemRight.org to learn more about the 4 Steps for Kids guidelines for determining which restraint system is best suited to protect children based on their age and size and where to find a child safety seat check point.
The website also features video demonstrations on installing child safety seats and crash test simulations, where parents and caregivers can see firsthand the effects of improper child restraint.
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Campaign Components
| Date | Title | English | Spanish |
| 2011 | Campaign Messages and Media Q&A |
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| 2011 | Campaign News Release |
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| 2010 | Right Equipment - TV |
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| 2010 | Right Equipment - Radio :60 |
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| 2010 | Right Equipment - Radio :30 |
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| 2010 | Outdoor |
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| 2010 | Buckle Them Right - Press Release |
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| 2009 | Campaign Information Cards |
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| 2008 | In Their Own Words/Buckle Up TV :30 |
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| 2008 | In Their Own Words/Buckle Up TV :10 |
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| 2008 | Buckle Up :60 |
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| 2008 | Buckle Us Up, Mom and Dad :60 |
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| 2008 | Booster Seat Billboard |
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| 2008 | Superhero Billboard |
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