The purpose of this manual is to provide advice and examples that will lead to increased use of seat-belts and child restraints as safety devices at a national level. The manual is aimed at policy-makers and road safety practitioners and draws on experience from countries that have succeeded in achieving and sustaining high levels of restraint use. It includes recommendations for developing and implementing technical standards and legislation, advice on how to monitor and evaluate progress, and suggestions regarding other multidisciplinary measures. A particular focus is the design and implementation of a programme to increase seat-belt wearing and child restraint use through legislation, enforcement and public education measures. (Author/publisher)
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