Mercer Co. Sheriff’s Office Will Continue Car Seat Safety Check Program In 2025

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Mercer County’s popular child seat safety checks would continue this year as well, County Sheriff Jack Kemler announced.

The program is held on-site child at the Colonial Fire Company at 801 Kuser Road in Hamilton Township.

The free program, partially funded by a grant from the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, is part of the Sheriff's ongoing campaign to help parents, grandparents, expecting parents and others properly secure their children in an automobile.

Trained and certified Sheriff's Officers will conduct each child seat check for proper installation. They will also help determine if your child is in the right seat for their age and size.

"Let's all get it right when it comes to a child's safety. It is important for parents, grandparents, and those expecting a child to know that a child will be secure in their car seat and are in the right seat for their size and age," Kemler said.

The car seat safety check-ups will take place from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. The dates are:

• January 28
• February 25
• March 25
• April 29
• May 27
• June 24
• July 29
• August 26
• September 30
• October 28,
• November 25

There are no inspections scheduled in December due to the holiday season. Inspections take place in a weather-protected area at the rear of the firehouse.

Participants should install their car seats before arrival and follow all health-minded guidance while at the event.

For more information on the Sheriff's Office Car Seat Safety Program, call 609-209-2880 or 609-278-7159.

Have a correction or news tip? Email sarah.salvadore@patch.com