Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health
Injury Violence and Prevention Program
3530 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 351-7888
Fax: (213) 351-2713
Email: ivpp@ph.lacounty.gov
Motor Vehicle & Child Passenger Safety
Driver distraction-talking on a cell phone, talking to passengers/children, use of navigations systems, putting on make-up, eating-contribute to automobile accidents. When you are a driver-keep your attention on the road and your car!
Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States (NHTSA). It is also the fourth leading cause of death and second leading cause of hospitalizations in Los Angeles County. Contributing factors include:
Speeding
Alcohol use
Not wearing a seatbelt or restraint system
Driver distraction (cell phone, eating, talking to passengers, putting on make-up, etc.)
The resources to the right provide local statistics on motor vehicle crashes, as well as information to keep you a safe while operating and riding in a motor vehicle.
