Traffic Safety Tips to keep kids
safe.
1. Remember Child Restraint laws
a. Infant to 1 year old and 20 lbs,
must be in a rear facing child restraint
b. 1 to 4 years old and over 20 lbs,
must be in a forward facing child restraint
c. 4 to 9 years old or 4’- 9”,
booster seat with Lap and Shoulder belt.
d. Over 9 Lap and Shoulder belt
e. Only after age 12 should you place
your child in the front seat.
2. Children under 13 years old should not ride in
the back of a pick-up truck.
3. Remind children to always look
both ways before crossing the street.
4. Please SLOW DOWN and watch for
children near school zones.
For questions or
more information contact the
Brownsville Police Department at 772-1260.