A third of the children who died from heatstroke in 1999 became trapped after playing in an unlocked vehicle or gaining access to the vehicle's keys. Once the sensor detects a child or even a pet in these potentially dangerous conditions, it will alert a caregiver or passersby by sounding a unique horn signal. Heat-related vehicle deaths among children. Click on image for full graphic. Educational materials and posters will be made available to dealers, highway safety agencies and local SAFE KIDS coalitions nationwide over the next few months.
Any unlocked car can become a deadly playground for small children.
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