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Minnesota’s official source for the latest and most accurate information to ensure every vehicle passenger is safely buckled in every time they ride. Whether you’re a driver, passenger, parent, or caregiver, you’ll find legal guidelines, industry recommendations, how-to videos, fact sheets, and everything else you need to make sure every occupant is properly restrained, regardless of age, size, or specific needs.
Buckle up – every trip, every ride, front seat and back seat.
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UPcoming event
Safe Transportation of Children in Ambulances
This free Zoom training is intended for first responders and ambulance staff in order to discuss safe transport for infants and children in emergency vehicles. Training available on December 30 from 12:00 – 1:15 PM or January 7 from 6:30 – 7:45 PM.
This session is eligible for CEU’s from:
ND EMS Association NCCR – 30 Minutes
LCCR or ICCR – 30 Minutes
Know the Law
what you need to know
Buckling up is the single most important action you can take to stay safe in a vehicle.
Whether it’s a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt, using the right restraint is the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries in car crashes. Essential resources are available to help you understand the importance of occupant protection, including crash statistics, common seat belt myths, and answers to frequently asked questions.
adult occupants
Seat belts are essential for safety, but they only work when used correctly.
Learn how to ensure your seat belt fits properly and how to use your vehicle’s safety features to protect yourself in a crash. This includes understanding how airbags work with seat belts, and for pregnant individuals, ensuring proper seat belt positioning to protect both the parent and baby.
Infants & Children:
Protecting young passengers involves selecting the right car seat or booster seat at every stage of their growth.
As children grow, they will transition from a car seat to a booster seat and eventually to using a seat belt. Proper harnessing is crucial for children who still require a car seat, and as they get older, it’s essential to ensure the seat belt fits properly. As they move through these stages, it’s important that they are always restrained correctly for maximum safety. Keeping children securely fastened in the appropriate restraint system until they are ready for an adult seat belt is key to their safety on the road.
Caregivers
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, childcare provider, or foster parent, making sure children are securely fastened in the proper restraint system is vital to their safety.
In Minnesota, licensed childcare and foster care providers are required to complete a child passenger safety training program, with the upcoming B.E.S.T. Program offering a comprehensive, hybrid approach. Find out how to get started and ensure you meet state requirements.
Resources
A comprehensive collection of safety tools and resources is available to help you protect all vehicle occupants across various types of vehicles and situations.
From securing individuals in airplanes, RVs, and off-road vehicles, to tips on winter driving and managing projectiles or pets, you’ll find expert guidance on a wide range of safety topics. Additionally, explore links to national organizations that provide educational materials and support for all areas of occupant protection.
Locate a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician or Find a Car Seat Checkup Event near you.
Find a certified Basic Education for Safe Travel (B.E.S.T.) Facilitator near you.
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Disclaimer:
The information and materials found on this website are intended for reference and education. To ensure all passengers are using vehicle restraint systems correctly, please consult with a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, as well as your vehicle’s owner’s manual and your child restraint owner’s manual.