
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur
.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e
.
g
.
,
name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded
.
However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation
.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the ve-
hicle or the EDR is needed
.
In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR
.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available
.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front
.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children
ride in proper restraint systems
.
This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring
it
.
NOTE:
•
For additional information, refer to www
org or call:
1-866-732-8243
•
Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa-
tion: http://www
ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53
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