加拿大的一项研究显示,81%的儿童汽车座椅被滥用,增加了受伤风险,尽管有安全准则和自由检查选择。 A Canadian study reveals 81% of child car seats are misused, increasing injury risk, despite safety guidelines and free inspection options.

加拿大的一项研究发现,根据新斯科舍省涉及1 005名儿童的路边检查,81%的儿童汽车座椅被误用或安装不当,比2015年的55%有所上升。 A Canadian study finds 81% of child car seats are misused or improperly installed, up from 55% in 2015, according to roadside checks in Nova Scotia involving 1,005 children. 常见错误包括衣带松散、绳子缺失、儿童年龄或大小的座位类型不正确。 Common errors include loose harnesses, missing tethers, and incorrect seat types for a child’s age or size. 专家说,适当使用可以将伤亡风险降低高达71%。 Experts say proper use can reduce injury or death risk by up to 71%. 在安大略,儿童必须使用限制手段,直至8岁、40磅或4英尺9英寸为止。 In Ontario, children must use restraints until age eight, 40 pounds, or four feet nine inches. 400多名15岁以下的儿童受重伤,2023年有50人死于撞车。 Over 400 children under 15 were seriously injured, and 50 died in crashes in 2023. 地方机构可以免费进行检查,但检查途径各有不同。 Free inspections are available through local agencies, but access varies.