Vietnam consults car safety recommendations for children
Recommendations related to car safety equipment for children will be contributed to the development of legal regulations on traffic safety in Vietnam.
The scientific conference on “Safety equipment in cars for children” was jointly organized by the University of Public Health, the National Traffic Safety Committee and the World Health Organization (WHO). This is one of the first seminars held to raise public awareness as well as make recommendations to authorities on car safety for children.
According to a study by the Center for Policy Research and Injury Prevention – University of Public Health, the rapid increase of car ownership is directly proportional to the risk of unsafety for road users. As society develops, the demand for using personal vehicles also increases. On average, there will be about 400,000 new registered cars every year, an increase of about 10% per year, leading to an increase in traffic accidents.
Experts say that currently, Vietnam has no mandatory regulations on the safety of children’s equipment and positions in cars. According to statistics, the use of safety devices (CRS) for children is extremely low, only 1.3% of children are using it, mainly in big cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Besides, the situation of children sitting in the front seat alone is common – 22.8%. This is one of the warnings for us to issue legal regulations on safety devices for children in cars.
Dr. Khuat Viet Hung – Special Vice Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee speaks at the workshop
Within the framework of the workshop, the delegates and experts consulted with the Philippines and Malaysia’s experience in developing child safety device policies to add data to May 2022, thereby making recommendations. build the National Assembly.
In the Philippines, when the law was enacted, road users with children strictly comply with UN standards 44 and 129 (under 150cm), cannot leave children alone in vehicles and children under 12 years old must not sit in the front seat. In Malaysia, the law stipulates that Children under 12 years old or lighter than 36kg and under 136cm, personal vehicles need 3-point seat belts, and safety devices in cars for children need to comply with regulations. UN UNR (ECE Standard).
The research results of the Center for Injury Prevention and Policy Research – University of Public Health, together with the discussions of international delegates at the Workshop on April 26, 2022 will contribute to the comments to contribute to the development of legal regulations on safety equipment for children in cars in Vietnam in the near future.
Delegates take souvenir photos after the conference.
Dr. Kidong Park, World Health Organization Representative in Vietnam said: “This important draft law builds on successful lessons in promoting road traffic safety and helping prevent road traffic accidents. avoid thousands of deaths by closing legal loopholes in traffic.”
Child restraint system means equipment including cribs, seats, and booster cushions installed in cars to ensure the safety of children when participating in traffic.
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Thao Mien
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