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Occupant Protection
Seat Belts Save Lives. NHTSA provides national leadership in planning and developing traffic injury control safety programs in the areas of seat belts, child car seat use, and automatic occupant protection systems (e.g., air bags).

Useful Information  

The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System  

Hold the car seat in place without using your vehicle's seat belts.

Studies & Reports