Plattsburgh, NY

                                                                                                                                                                         

TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM

              


The Clinton County Traffic Safety Program

The Clinton County Traffic Safety Program provides education to the community about child safety seats, aggressive driving, fun on wheels, and pedestrian safety.

The program coordinates with state, local and county law enforcement efforts targeting occupant restraint and aggressive driving behaviors.

The Traffic Safety Program is a comprehensive program designed to help reduce and prevent traffic related injuries and fatalities in our community.
 


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What Topics Does the Program Cover?

Child passenger seats
Occupant restraints
Drowsy driving
Speed
Aggressive driving
Elderly driving
Pedestrian safety
Fun on wheels safety which includes
  >bicycles
  >in-line skates
  >skateboards and scooters


How Much Does it Cost?

The Clinton County Traffic Safety Program, is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.
                   

                                            


What About Car Seat Re-Calls?
Click here for this external link displaying car seat re-calls.


 Traffic Safety Video

Click here to view the traffic safety video "Fatal Head Butt" (size 6mb). WARNING!! This video is graphic and may NOT be appropriate for younger viewers.


How Does it Work?

The Clinton County Traffic Safety Program, provides education to the community. The program has certified child passenger safety technicians and instructors  that are trained to install car seats and to instruct caregivers how to properly install their child’s seats.  The program conducts educational presentations in local schools for pedestrian, fun on wheels, and aggressive driving safety.

Child Passenger Safety technician training sessions are offered regionally through out the year, and education for caregivers is offered by appointment.

The Clinton County Traffic Safety Program  coordinates with the combined efforts of law enforcement agencies, fire departments and other community action agencies.

Click here for "frequently asked questions" about the Traffic Safety program.


 Additional Informative External Links

 http://www.sleepfoundation.org
http://www.drowsydriving.org
http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/drow-ndx.htm
http://www.aaafoundation.org


Contact Us
To receive more information, call or visit us at:

Clinton County Health Department
Health Education Unit
133 Margaret Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Tel: (518) 565-4824
 

                                        


                     Note:  These are external web links
                                                                                                                                                           
 

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of services. The information on the Clinton County Health Department website is for educational purposes only. Nothing on the pages of this site shall be construed
as medical, fitness, dietetic, or other professional advice. This information is based on current beliefs among researchers and research studies published in the
current scientific literature. Clinton County is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse any content on external web links.

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