Department of Motor Vehicles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Thursday, December 1, 2022 

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FREE CHILD SEAT INSPECTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN ORANGE AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES 

Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round  

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today reminded parents and caregivers in Orange and Rockland Counties that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available on Saturday, December 3 in Orangeburg, Wednesday, December 14 and Saturday, December 17 in Middletown.  

When: Saturday, December 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Orangeburg Fire Department, 61 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg

When: Wednesday, December 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: New York State Police, 55 Crystal Run Road, Middletown 

For more information, contact Sergeant Michael Belgiovene at (845) 346-3566, [email protected] or [email protected]. 

These events are part of a year-round safety initiative in which state and local law enforcement agencies and various community safety partners offer free car 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 this free car seat check event can make an appointment with a local fitting station. Find more information on upcoming car seat check events near you.  

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