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\u201cPlease parents invest in car seats for your children and strap them in this festive season and every day after,\u201d says Olivier.<\/p>\n
The law supports the use of baby seats with the child restraint law, as published in the 22nd National Road Traffic Amendment. \u201cBesides the threat of a fine, should a driver be caught with a child not buckled in, the reality of what can happen to a child in the event of an accident should motivate drivers to do the right thing,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
The Medical Research Council (MRC) has reported that road traffic accidents are the leading cause of injury deaths among under-fives in South Africa, with most of these a result of children not in car seats. Over and above that the majority of brain damage cases in children under the age of five are directly related to injuries sustained during car accidents.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThere are options for parents that feel they can\u2019t afford car seats. Revamped second hand car seats are available at reduced prices at several stores around the country. Wheel Well in Johannesburg, for example, offers this service using a donation system,\u201d mentions Olivier.<\/p>\n \u201cPlease also make sure that the car seat you select is appropriate for your vehicle. If you are unsure don\u2019t hesitate to contact an RMI-member dealership or independent workshop. It is very important that the seat fits and is fitted correctly into the vehicle. Don\u2019t let any factors come in the way of putting your child\u2019s safety first. Let\u2019s make sure they reach their holiday destination safely,\u201d he concludes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hawks members sent to jail for fraud<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n WATCH: The Place of Refuge \u2013 Once a vibrant village, now a ghost town<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n WATCH: Robbery caught on video, police looking for suspects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Three counts of poaching in one week \u2013 and the toll keeps rising<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 Save our standby number (072 248 3855) and send us a WhatsApp message with the words \u201cAdd me\u201d to be added to our broadcast list.<\/p>\n \u2022 Like us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, follow us on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Subscribe to our\u00a0YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mobserver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2015\/12\/15xx11-2_31595-520x390.jpg\")
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