Car and Seat Belt Safety The automobile will go down in history as one of last centuries greatest inventions. There are millions of cars on the road, thus explains the very high injury and mortality rate. The safety belt is our best defense on the road. * All adults should be buckled up! It sets a great example * Car restraint seats are the law! From the first day of life your child should be in an infant seat, when in a vehicle. Plus..most unbelted children simply want to see out of the window. The car seat elevates the child, making them more content and the driver less distracted. * Properly use the safety belt and car seats. * The safest place in the vehicle is the back seat, the center being the safest.. Encourage your children to appreciate the rear. * Consider booster seats for children over 40 ponuds, but under 80. They put them in the perfect position for the seat belt to fit properly. * Lock all car doors when riding.