Per Mississippi Code 63-7-301, if a child is under the age of four, he or she must ride infederally approved child safety seats.

Unattended Children and Pets

A child’s natural curiosity. A pet’s usual rambunctiousness. Extreme hot and cold temperatures. Shady folks with cruel intentions. They’re all reasons to never leave your child or pet unattended in a motor vehicle. When you do so, you put them at risk for injury, death, and kidnapping (or, petnapping).

If you need to dash in the store for a gallon of milk or in the office to drop off a fax, but can’t take your child or pet in with you, take him or her home first. The extra time will be worth a saved life.

See a child you believe is endangered? Call 911 and stay with the vehicle.