UNLOCKED VEHICLES POSE A DANGER TO CHILDREN

Sadly, there is no shortage of “Child Left in Hot Car” headlines, throughout the world, especially in hot weather. While not nearly so prevalent as the tragic problem that occurs in southern, tropical and sub-tropical climates, the risk of a child or children in very cold weather climbing into an unlocked car exists as well. Freezing temperatures, endured over a long period of time are every bit as fatal as too much heat.

Not all hyperthermia or hypothermia incidents are caused by distracted drivers. Inquisitive toddlers can be out of sight in an instant. Young children, curious about the family car – where rides, treats and nice things happen – can and will open the door and climb inside.

What a child does not realize is that the doors will automatically lock. Not knowing how to unlock the doors, small children are trapped. For safety reasons, doors are programmed this way; then, the unintended consequence happens.

With no understanding of how to open the doors and with family members assuming the child or children are happily occupied elsewhere, the child is trapped in a very hot (or very cold) vehicle until his absence is noticed and a search is initiated. Until then, it can become a life and death matter of survival in increasingly dangerous conditions.

Experts say: Keep car doors locked and keep keys and automatic openers away from where children might reach them. This is good advice and most families already do this. For those who forget and for those who thought the car was locked, there is now a solution with which all auto-makers can equip their vehicles.

Together... we can end the tragedies right now. The Auto Guardian is not just yet another after-market gadget, dependent on someone remembering to set its alarm. The Auto Guardian life protection system is factory-installed, the same as the air bags, window wipers or the chime that tells you to fasten your seat belt. The Auto Guardian solution to intervene in and prevent hot car deaths can be in vehicles in a short time.

No more baby and pet deaths in hot or cold cars, no more near misses; no more innocent lives lost; no more needless tragedy.

Please join the growing number of people and organizations – both child and pet advocates– who want this system included in the onboard autonomous systems of all new passenger vehicles manufactured.

We  can  end  the  tragedies  by  demanding  the  addition  of  the
easily  installed  Auto  Guardian  system  into  all  vehicles.