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Rear-view cameras could have saved tot, Iowa mom says
Iowa mom whose son was run over by car wants rear visibility cameras in new vehicles.
Lawmakers to Jump-Start Backup Camera Mandate
In 2007, Congress and President George W. Bush approved a law mandating that the government set automotive rear-visibility guidelines by the beginning of 2011. In 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed that backup cameras be standard equipment by model-year 2014. Fast-forward to 2013 and there's still no rear-visibility regulation.
QC Mother Heads to Washington to Address Congress After Losing Son
Karen Pauly was backing out of her driveway and didn’t see her 19 month old son, Jack running out behind her. She hit and killed him. The tragic accident happened April 17, 2011. Since his death, Karen has dedicated her life to making a change.
Children Safety and Cars
According to the Centers for Disease, Control and Prevention, approximately one in 10 vehicle-related deaths of children don’t occur in traffic situations. Instead, many of these deaths occur close to home, in drive-ways or garages, in nearby parking lots, or even inside the car.
Dougherty County Police urge drivers check for kids
Dougherty County Police are urging you to be aware of children around your car, especially when you're backing up.
