Department of Motor Vehicles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, July 29, 2021

Contacts:
Lisa Koumjian
[email protected]

Tim O’Brien
[email protected]

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FREE CHILD SEAT INSPECTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN ORLEANS AND MONROE COUNTIES

Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today reminded parents and caregivers in Orleans and Monroe counties that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available Tuesday, August 3, in Kent; Wednesday, August 11, and Saturday, August 14, in Albion; and Tuesday, August 24, in Rochester.

When: Tuesday, August 3, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Orleans County Marine Park, 1110 Point Breeze Road, Kent
For more information, contact Kevin Colonna at (585) 589-5527 or [email protected].
Additional safety information: Unvaccinated adults and children over age 2 attending this event are required to wear a mask and adhere to safe distance protocol.

When: Wednesday, August 11, from 4 p.m to 8 p.m.
Where: Hoag Library, 134 South Main Street, Albion
For more information, contact Officer Daniel Baase at (585) 589-5627 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, August 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Orleans County Public Safety Building, Albion
For more information, contact Kevin Colonna at (585) 589-5527 or [email protected].
Additional safety information: Unvaccinated adults and children over age 2 attending this event are required to wear a mask and adhere to safe distance protocol.

When: Tuesday, August 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Gates Fire Department, 2355 Chili Avenue, Rochester
For more information, contact Kalliopi Herouvis at (585) 426-2720 or [email protected].
Additional information: When scheduling an appointment, select option 4 Community Risk Reduction.

These events are part of a yearlong 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 a child’s age and size.