On Friday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., parents and caregivers can have their child safety seats checked to make sure they meet current safety standards, they are installed correctly aund find out what type of safety seats are required for different ages and sizes of children. This will take place at Texarkana Fire Station, located at 4315 Summerhill Road.
On-site certified technicians will educate caregivers about proper car seat installation. No appointment is needed. Replacement car seats will be provided to participants with substandard safety seats for qualifying Texas residents. Participants should be sure to bring proof of residency (such as a utility bill) and proof of government assistance (WIC or Medicare card). The child using the seat must be present and parents must know the weight and height of the child.
The event is being sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Northeast Texas Traffic Safety Coalition.
Important questions to ask oneself are:
• Is the child’s safety seat secure?
• Does it move from side to side in the car?
• Is the seat to large or too small for the child?
• Do I know the history of the seat?
Fact: Studies show 4 out of every 5 car seats are installed incorrectly.
For more information, contact: Irene Webster, TxDOT Traffic Safety Specialist at 903-799-1221 or Irene.webster@txdot.gov.
