Accident is the main cause of child death in UAE
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in the UAE among
infants, and are responsible for 63 per cent of deaths among children aged 14
and younger, according to Dubai Health Authority officials. This percentage is
far above the global average.
Only one law has been passed concerning child restraint in vehicles
that says ten years and older sitting in the passenger seat must wear a seat
belt. Despite the fact that the Ministry of Interior prohibits children younger
than ten years from sitting in the front seat. The child safety-car seat
campaign is held annually to raise awareness. A very small percentage of
children use a seat belt or car seat. The buckle up campaign has been involved
in promoting child car safety. Children should sit in the back of the car in an
age- appropriate seat. Today there are car seats made to accommodate children
in their various stages of growth.
Unawareness is the reason most parents don’t have their children in
car seats in the UAE. The safe kids’ worldwide programmer works toward
implementing improved laws to protect children. The RTA has taken action to
promote road safety and child safety. The campaign also aims to promote safety
by breaking down the bad habits
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