Press Release - 05-14-2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 14, 2021
GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FREE CHILD SEAT INSPECTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN ONONDAGA AND OSWEGO COUNTIES
Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today reminded parents and caregivers in Onondaga and Oswego counties that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available on Saturday, May 15, in Liverpool, on Thursday, May 20, in Oswego, and Friday, May 21, in Minoa and Hastings. Health and safety protocols will be followed.
When: Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Target Clay Store, 3857 NY-31, Liverpool
For more information, contact New York State Police at (315) 366-6032 or [email protected].
Additional safety information: Appointments are preferred but not required. All attendees must wear a mask.
When: Thursday, May 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Oswego Town Volunteer Fire Department, 640 County Route 20, Oswego
For more information, contact Kyle Boeckmann at (315) 343-2344 or [email protected].
When: Friday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: New York State Police Hastings, 1134 US-11, Hastings
For more information, contact New York State Police at (315) 366-6032 or [email protected].
Additional safety information: Appointments are preferred but not required. All attendees must wear a mask.
When: Friday, May 21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Minoa Fire Department Fire Station 2, 7036 Manlius Center Road, Minoa
For more information, contact Captain Slater at (315) 682-2212 or [email protected].
Additional safety information: Event will be limited to eight available half-hour time slots to maintain social distance. Walk-ins are still welcome but may be asked to wait. To schedule an appointment, call Manlius Police at the number above, weekdays 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., email the address above, or send a message through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Manlius-Police-Department-179212188794353/.
These events are part of a year-long safety initiative in which state and local law enforcement agencies and various community safety partners offer free child seat inspections. Trained technicians use the “Learn, Practice, and Explain” model to educate parents and caregivers on how to choose and properly install the appropriate seat for their child’s age and size and their vehicle, so it can be used correctly every time.
Those who cannot attend one of these free car seat check events can make an appointment with a local fitting station. Find more information on upcoming car seat check events near you. See ratings on all car seats.
In addition to car seat inspections, parents and caregivers can view a series of videos produced by NHSTA on proper installation of rear-facing and forward-facing car seats and booster seats. NHTSA also offers information on registering a child safety seat and finding the right car seat based on a child’s age and size.
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