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Most people are significantly safer with air bags than without
if they follow common sense rules of air bag safety: Always slide the seat
back as far as possible and sit back; Buckle everyone; Children 12
and under ride properly restrained in the back seat. Yet, for very few people, the potential risks air bags pose may outweigh the benefits. On November 18, 1997 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a final rule that allows automakers to offer air bag on-off switches to those who certify that they meet one of the four specific risk categories. |
NHTSA-DEVELOPED INFORMATION.
NHTSA has developed these resources to help the driving public understand what the
rule will do.
Where you can go to get an on-off
switch
A NHTSA Q&A that answers many different concerns.
A brochure compiled by NHTSA explaining
the important points.
The NHTSA form used
for on-off switches.
Summary of the medical report from a panel convened by NHTSA
Full Text of the medical report from the panel convened by NHTSA
AIR BAG & SEAT BELT SAFETY CAMPAIGN-DEVELOPED INFORMATION.
The Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign has also developed additional information in an effort to provide as much accurate information as possible.
Air bags and on-off switches overview
Questions & Answers on On-Off Switches
Resource list of organizations with information on the NHTSA
rule
Will you be providing information to others about the rule? Use these additional resources to help you get the word out!
Key Talking Points
Sample drop-in article
Sample Op-Ed Piece
For more information, contact the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign, National Safety Council, 1025 Conn. Ave., NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 625-2570 (tel.); (202) 822-1399 (fax); E-mail: airbag@nsc.org.