Pennsylvania Traffic Injury Prevention Project

12/14/2025

🕎 Wishing a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
May the Festival of Lights bring warmth, joy, and peace to your home. ✨

As you head out to celebrations with family and friends, remember to drive safely, buckle up, and be sure your little ones are properly secured in their car seats. Safe travels help keep the season bright!

12/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Jill Staaf! 🎉
PA TIPP Coordinator for the Northwest Region

This week in Western Pennsylvania, Jill officially completed her training to become a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor! 👏🚗🎓

We couldn’t be more proud of her dedication, hard work, and commitment to keeping Pennsylvania’s children safe on the road. Jill’s expertise will continue to make a tremendous impact across our communities.

Please join us in celebrating this amazing achievement! 💙🛞✨

12/12/2025

Carry gifts, not regrets. 🎁
Don’t drink and drive.
Plan a safe ride, buckle up, and make it home safely this holiday season.

12/10/2025

🎄 “I can’t put my arms down!” 🎄
— every kid bundled up for winter 😉

We all love cozy winter outfits, but when it comes to car seats, bulky coats and thick layers can keep the harness from fitting snugly — and that matters in a crash.

✅ Dress kids in light layers (sweatshirt, fleece, long sleeves)
✅ Buckle them in snug — you shouldn’t be able to pinch the harness
✅ Add the coat or a blanket over the buckled harness for warmth

Your child might not be able to put their arms down to go play… but their car seat harness should always be able to do its job. ❤️

Stay warm, buckle snug, and drive safely this holiday season! 🎅🚗

12/09/2025

Winter Driving Tip of the Week ❄️

Do not use cruise control on snow-covered roads. You may not notice your vehicle losing traction and starting to skid until it’s too late.

Get more info and tips at penndot.pa.gov/winter.

12/09/2025

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12/09/2025

🎁 Thinking of gifting a car seat this holiday? Here’s what to know before you buy!

✔️ Match the seat to the child — not just their age.
The right car seat depends on a child’s height, weight, and age to ensure proper protection.

🧩 Make sure it fits the car.
Not all car seats work in every vehicle. Check that the seat can be installed correctly in the car where it will be used.

🎅 Ease of use matters!
A car seat that’s easy to use and used correctly every time is truly the gift of safety—for kids and caregivers.

💡 Need help choosing or installing a seat? Reach out to a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician for guidance. www.pakidstravlesafe.org

12/08/2025

Congratulations to PA TIPP's very own Kristen Solobay-Urso for her work last week as a partner and conference moderator at the Western Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Conference. Kristen and her safety partners organized the event for 11 local high schools! Great job! Everyone 👏🚗

12/06/2025

🎄🚗 Holiday Travel Ahead?
Make sure your little ones ride safely and securely!
We’re offering a FREE Child Safety Seat Check to help families hit the road with peace of mind. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will check installation, harness fit, and answer any questions you have. We will check for car seat recalls and send you home safer.
📅 Date: Wed, Dec 10th
📍 Location: Boscov’s Altoona = 139 Falon Drive
⏰ Time: 2-4 pm
Partnership with Boscov’s Altoona, Logan Twp Police Dept. and PA TIPP
• According to a nationwide study, about 46% of car seats and booster seats are used or installed incorrectly.
• Make sure your little ones are safe!
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12/05/2025

🎄🔔 Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way…
Heading out to pick the perfect Christmas tree this weekend? 🌲✨ Before you dash through the snow, make sure your little one is buckled into the right car seat—and that it’s installed and used correctly every time!

Need help? You can find a car seat fitting station or certified technician near you at www.pakidstravelsafe.org

A joyful ride is a safe ride! ❤️🚗

12/02/2025

❄️ **First Snow of the Season!** ❄️
Winter has officially arrived, and with those first flakes comes a reminder to keep safety front and center.

As you head out today:
🚗 **Wear your seatbelt** every trip, every time.
🧒 **Buckle up your little ones** in the correct car seat and ensure the harness is snug.
❄️ **Clear all the snow** off your vehicle — windows, roof, lights, and mirrors — so you can see *and* be seen.
🐌 **Slow down** and give yourself extra space to stop.
📱 **Stay focused** and avoid distractions on slippery roads.

Let’s start the snowy season safely and take care of one another out there. ❤️
Stay warm, drive carefully, and enjoy the first snowfall! ❄️✨