Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force

Sadly, so far this year, 13 kids have died in hot cars — 8 within the first half of July.

❌ Never leave a child in a car alone.
👁️ Always check the back seat.
🔒 Lock unattended vehicle doors and keep keys out of reach.

Remember — Once You Park, Stop. 🛑 Look. 👁️ Lock. 🔒

When a child is left in a vehicle, their temperature can rise quickly — and the situation can become dangerous.

Once You Park, Stop. 🛑 Look. 👁️ Lock. 🔒

Take steps to prevent accidentally leaving your child alone in a hot car. Put a stuffed animal — like a teddy bear 🧸 — on your front seat to remind yourself to ALWAYS check the back. 👶✔️

🔥🐶 This summer's hot temperatures can also affect your pets!

Never leave pets in a hot vehicle. Even with the windows cracked open, the car's interior temperatures can quickly soar.

As of July 1st, 2024, all non-motorists using crosswalks are protected by the updated State of Iowa traffic code.

NHTSA has a child passenger safety resource just for grandparents! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3J2U58d

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Next Ankeny Car Seat Check is this Month!!

Child Passenger Safety Seats (Car Seats) | Ankeny, IA The Ankeny Police Department wants to help you and your child. We have four certified safety seat technicians on staff to help recommend, install, and properly secure a child's safety seat in your vehicle.

Spread the word!! Let's not let this happen in Iowa period!!

When planning for road trips, be sure all of your passengers are riding safely. It’s always great to have an extra set of eyes taking a look at your car seats to make sure they’re used correctly. If you need help finding a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area, start here: https://bit.ly/373SIC5

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GTSB is supporting Doll Distributing’s Decide to Ride program which is offering a $10 Uber voucher valid statewide July 3rd-7th. Be smart. Be safe. Don't drink and drive!

Happy Fourth of July from the National Child Passenger Safety Board!

Which red ❤️, white 🤍, and blue 💙 will you choose this weekend? 🎆 Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

The weekend we all look to celebrate in the summer is just about here. Whether it’s on two wheels or four, remember to be smart, be safe, and enjoy the day the right way!

With hundreds of vehicles and car seats to choose from, the combinations are endless. Child Passenger Safety Technicians can help you ensure your child is safe. Schedule an appointment for a free car seat check when you transition from one stage to the next: https://carseateducation.org/caregiver-resources

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Thank you to the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for the wonderful partnership we share. Without GTSB’s support this would not be possible.

Special traffic safety project to get you to slow down It’s one of the easiest things you can do to stay safe on the road: slow down. Colleen Powell with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and Zach Fries with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Tas…

Notes for National Selfie Day 📷

Inappropriate places to take a selfie:
⛰️ On a cliff
🦈 Next to a shark
🚘 Behind the wheel!

It doesn't matter if it's cloudy ⛅, your car window is cracked open 🚗, or you're parked in the shade – none of these things protect a child left inside. 👶

Never leave your child alone in a car – not even for a minute.

In the heat of summer, we focus on the temperature and degrees measured by the Fahrenheit scale, when really, the most important degrees are the 180 degrees it takes to check the back seat. Know who or what's in the back seat, and do not leave anyone behind. Learn more: https://www.cpsboard.org/heatstroke-prevention/

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Running a quick errand with your child? Not so fast. It's critical to take EVERY precaution to prevent child hot car deaths.

This is 100% preventable, 1 0 0 %

Sadly, 971 kids have died from heatstroke — after being left or becoming trapped in a hot car — since deaths started being tracked in 1998.

❌ Never leave a child in a car alone.
👁️ Always check the back seat.
🔒 Lock unattended vehicle doors and keep keys out of reach.

Please do your part so we all get home safely.

CITSTF in conjunction with GTSB and the Ankeny Police Department conducted a traffic safety awareness project in Ankeny, Iowa last Friday. There were 15 officers from 6 different agencies participating on May 24th 2024. The project, which was focused on move over violations, resulted in 88 citations written and 90 warnings issued. There was 1 accident handled, 1 K9 search, and 1 arrest made during this project. There was a combined 118 stops for move over violations alone.

CITSTF would like to remind the public, you are required by Iowa Code 321.323A(4)(a) to move over when possible or slow down and be prepared to stop when you cannot move over.

The Ankeny Police Department, in conjunction with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, will conduct a traffic safety awareness project in the city of Ankeny on Friday, May 24th, 2024.



Officers from multiple metro law enforcement agencies will be participating. The project's main goal is to enforce move-over violations, although all traffic infractions will be enforced.



The Ankeny Police Department would like to remind all drivers to buckle up, put your phone down, drive sober, and get to your destination safely.