New York City cleans up its safety record

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Safety and training director Hank Levin of New York City's Department of Sanitation talks about his department's newest program designed to lessen the rate of vehicle accidents in the city. The program, with its theme 'The 1997 15 Percent Accident Reduction Initiatives: Be a Part of It', aims to reduce New York City's annual vehicle accidents by 15%. It also calls for a wider public participation in the initiative through installation of decals on majority of New York City's motor vehicles.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Motor Vehicles, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Gnl Transport Safety Regulatn, Transportation policy, Safety regulations, Public officers, Government officials, New York, New York. Department of Sanitation, Levin, Hank

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Federal and state governments work together for safer roads

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Colorado Dept. of Transportation Office of Transportation Safety Dir. John E. Conger explained how the government works to achieve road safety. The National Assn. of Governors' Highway Safety Representatives, the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. and the Federal Highway Admin. are addressing issues such as impaired driving; safety belt use; speed limit compliance; emergency-medical services; and safety for motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Safety and security measures, Laws, regulations and rules, Roads, Conger, John E.

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NHTSA crusades for vehicle safety

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's associate administrator for traffic programs Jim Hedlund says that children should always be buckled up in a vehicle. Children less than a year old should be placed in rear-facing infant seats while toddlers should be placed in front-facing safety seats. He further states that child-safety seats can decrease infant deaths by 69% and toddler deaths by 47%.

Methods, United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Hedlund, Jim

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