FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FREE CHILD SEAT INSPECTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN ONONDAGA COUNTY
Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) [1] today reminded parents and caregivers in Onondaga County that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available Friday, August 20, in Fayetteville.
When: Friday, August 20, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Town Center, 102 Towne Drive, Fayetteville
For more information, contact Captain Slater at (315) 682-2212 or [email protected] [2].
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/ [3].
This event is 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 this free car seat check event can make an appointment with a local fitting station [4]. Find more information on upcoming car seat check events near you [5]. See ratings on all car seats [6].
In addition to car seat inspections, parents and caregivers can view a series of videos [7] 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 [8] and finding the right car seat based a child’s age and size.