Abstract
Transport Canada periodically conducts observational surveys to determine the use of child restraints. Children are observed in vehicles stopped at traffic lights and stop signs during daylight hours to determine the type of restraints used for children under 16 years of age. The fifth national survey of child restraint use was conducted during the week of July 25 to July 31, 1997 at 206 sites across Canada. The data in this leaflet are based on 22,037 observations of children under 16. Except for Table 4 which shows proper use of appropriate restraints, the data presented in this leaflet is weighted according to community population and provincial population. (A)