White Plains, NY – November 20, 2000 |  A tough new seat belt law takes effect in New York State on November 28th that improves seat belt safety for children in passenger cars.

The new seat belt law requires all passengers under the age of 16 anywhere in the vehicle to be buckled up. Previously, only children under 10 were required to do so.

“It’s more important than ever that New Yorkers are aware of the seat belt safety measures they need to take while driving,” said Mory Katz, Chairman of Response Insurance, a direct-to-the-customer auto insurer that focuses on responsible drivers. “With the holidays upon us, more shoppers on the road and the roads themselves more treacherous due to inclement weather, proper use of seat belts and child safety seats are critical.”

To help call attention to the seat belt law change and provide helpful tips on seat belt safety and car seats, Response Insurance has produced a free brochure, “New York’s Seat Belt Law & Child Safety Seat Guide,” which can be obtained by going to the Response Insurance website: www.response.com or by calling their toll-free number 1-800-610-5928.

The brochure includes information about properly securing children and infants, the exemptions to the rules and the penalties imposed for failing to comply with the law.

The Company joined forces on this driver education effort with the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety, the Queens county Borough President’s office and Safe Kids, who will also be distributing the brochures through their network of affiliate organizations throughout New York State.

Response Insurance regularly provides to the public news and information regarding driver safety and transportation issues. The Company issues safety tips, reports and analyses as a public service to drivers, their passengers and pedestrians. Response is the sponsor of the National Driving Habits Survey, which helped launch the national debate on driving distractions. Informational brochures on safe driving tips, saving money on auto insurance coverage and other issues are available from the company.

Response Insurance is a direct-to-the-customer auto insurance company dedicated to insuring responsible people. By focusing on insuring responsible drivers with better driving records and by reaching consumers directly, rather than through commissioned insurance brokers and agents, Response Insurance is able to offer free insurance quotes, lower insurance prices, more efficient service and excellent value. Additional information about Response Insurance is available at www.response.com.