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Power windows and little fingers

Categories: Places To Go, Safety, Baby Essentials

I remember it distinctly... it was during the Vintage Computer Festival in 2005. Jared, Uncle Hans, and I had been sent off to Fry's electronics for some cable or doohickey that was needed for one of the speakers. It was a hot day, so we had the windows rolled down. As we got on the freeway, I rolled them up from the driver's seat, only to hear yelps of pain from the back. I looked back and saw Jared with his fingers caught in the closed window.

I rolled it down immediately and pulled over to make sure he was okay. A few kisses and he was all right again. Still, it scared the dickens out of me -- and him too, probably. Now I always check for fingers and make sure he knows I'm going to roll up the windows before I do it. We both learned our lesson.

According to Ask Patty, however, there are folks who don't want kids to have to learn that lesson. She points to an article about a proposed mandate to prevent power windows from closing if there is an obstruction, such as fingers. Opponents claim it's a safety issue -- such a feature would prevent someone from closing a window to keep out a carjacker or other intruder.

I think I have to go with Patty on this -- I'd rather be responsible for my kids then have another gadget that will break added to the cost of the car.

Thanks to Joel for the tip!

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