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RACV PROVIDES REMINDER TO PREVENT CHILDREN BEING LOCKED IN HOT CARS

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To prevent children being locked in hot cars, RACV is appealing to all parents and carers to adopt safe behaviours this summer.

In 2024, RACV received 653 calls from parents and carers seeking help to free children accidentally locked in vehicles.

RACV General Manager Automotive Services Makarla Cole warned that cabin temperatures can climb rapidly, reaching over 70 degrees Celsius in just minutes if the outside temperature is 30 degrees Celsius.

“Children are more vulnerable to heat, dehydration, and heatstroke, making it essential to be cautious and act quickly if a potentially dangerous accident has happened,” Ms Cole said.

“It’s also important to note that our pets and furry friends share that same vulnerability.”

RACV offers the following advice for motorists driving with children:

  • Ensure windows are open before placing children in the car to prevent auto-locking, then close them once driving.
  • Never let children play with keys.
  • Minimise distractions when loading the car.
  • Keep keys secure with a lanyard or clip.

If a child is accidentally locked in the car:

  1. Call 13 11 11 for RACV Emergency Roadside Assistance.
  2. For life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
  3. Stay calm, but act fast.

“RACV Emergency Roadside Assistance are trained to prioritise calls in which children and pets are in danger above all else.  We will attend as quickly as possible, regardless of whether you are a RACV Member or not. RACV is here for all Victorians when it comes to emergencies,” said Ms Cole.

For more information, visit RACV's child safety webpage.

-ENDS-

Further information  

Since 1903, RACV has been one of Australia’s most trusted brands and is the largest member organisation in Victoria. 

RACV is proud to provide exceptional experiences for our members and customers through a range of products and services across motoring and mobility, home, energy and leisure. These include emergency roadside assistance, motor insurance, home insurance, home trades and an increasing range of options in the cleaner energy space, such as RACV Solar. We have 10 clubs and resorts across Australia and offer a range of domestic and international holiday packages, tours and cruises from our trusted travel partners. 

The information provided is general advice only. Before making any decisions please consider your own circumstances and the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determinations. For copies, visit racv.com.au. As a referrer, RACV Insurance Services Pty Ltd AFS Licence No. 230039 receives commission for each policy sold or renewed. Product(s) issued by Insurance Australia Ltd ABN 11 000 016 722, AFS Licence No. 227681. 

RACV Trades is a trading name of RACV's trade partner, Club Home Response Pty Ltd (Victorian registered domestic building practitioner number CDB U 100178). All works are performed or arranged by Club Home Response Pty Ltd. trading as RACV Trades. 


Contact details:

RACV Media  

Phone: 0417 041 398  

Email: media@racv.com.au 

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