Car Seat Safety Month Local Activities

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children age 1 - 13, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  Many deaths and injuries are caused by the use of the wrong car seat and improperly installed child safety seats. 

Public safety officials are working to change that during Child Passenger Safety Week September 16-22, National Seat Check Saturday on September 22 and througout the year.

NHTSA has provided information online to educate adults:

• A locator to find nearby car seat inspection stations on National Seat Check Saturday and throughout the year: http://www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpsfitting/index.cfm
• A informational infographic about proper child seat safety (downloadable here and attached)
• A web site with instructional videos, handy informational flyers, and links to product ratings and recall lists
• A video PSA that shows that parents who really know it all, know for sure their child is in the right car seat.

Franconia District Police are holding a Car Seat Saturday event at the Inova Franconia-Springfield Healthplex from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 22.

The next regular car seat check at the West Springfield Station is on September 27 at from 5 - 9 p.m.  To schedule an appointment, call 703-644-7377, TTY 711 and press 0 at the recording.