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Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of unintentional death and injury to children in New Zealand. Approximately 16 children die each year in a motor vehicle crash. Research shows that many children are seated in incorrectly installed and used restraints. What you can do: Use of a correctly-installed car seat that is suitable for the age, size and height of your child is the best way to prevent injury or death during a motor vehicle crash.

Nationwide, one child is admitted to hospital every two weeks because of serious injuries caused by a driveway accident. A further five children are killed annually, on average, in the same way. Most often the driver involved is the father, and drivers involved in driveway run overs are also likely to be the mother, another family member, a friend or a neighbour. What you can do: Know where the kids are before getting in the car, and always CHECK, SUPERVISE and SEPARATE.

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