There are many risks of premature death in Georgia; none is greater than our roadways. Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death in Georgia. This program focuses on the prevention of injury through child safety seat education and the hands-on training of parents and caregivers.
Additional Resources:
Georgia Department of Public Health Occupant Safety Program
Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Public Health’s Child Occupant Safety Program is funded by a grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. http://www.gahighwaysafety.org
Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute (GTIPI) For information about Child Passenger Safety training programs or to become a CPST http://www.ridesafegeorgia.org/
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) For information on highway safety programs and child passenger safety information for consumers http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/