Smoking in the car with kids may soon be illegal in Virginia. If the governor adds his signature, Virginians could be fined $100 for smoking in a car in the presence of children. The Senate joined the ...

Every parent wants to keep their kid safe and healthy, including in the car, which is why we contain them in car seats for the recommended number of years, no matter how much they fuss. Yet motor ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (WPVI) -- Two Indiana lawmakers are pushing for a four-figure fine for drivers caught smoking in a car with a child inside. KTRK-TV reports, the bill proposed by State Sens.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tanya Mohn reports on road safety, sustainable transport, and cycling. “A troubling trend persists.” There has been a slight drop ...

The new federal safety standards go into effect Dec. 5, 2026. Parents purchasing a new car seat in the next year will want to be aware of an important safety update: Starting Dec. 5, 2026, all car ...

During the winter, bulky coats can make car seats unsafe, but there's a test to ensure that children are buckled properly.

Car crashes continue to be a leading cause of injury for kids under age 12. In 2022, more than 100,000 children were injured in traffic collisions. This year, changes are coming to car seats to make ...

Did you know that winter coats can be harmful to young children sitting in a car seat? Winter coats can pose some safety risks in the car seat. That's because heavy coats can interfere with the proper ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The movie scene from A Christmas Story is iconic; the bundling up is epic. It's great so a kid can play in the snow, but you should never put your kid in a car seat with a puffy ...