Summary: "46% of all car seats are misused... It’s extremely important that parents schedule a car seat check TODAY." And the Willow Park Police Dept can help. Call them TODAY. Support “Save Me With a Seat" week.
Latest Update: Monday, 18 September, 2023
“Save Me With a Seat" week. Half of child car seats are installed incorrectly. WP Police can help.
"46% of all car seats are misused... It’s extremely important that parents schedule a car seat check TODAY." Support “Save Me With a Seat" week.
And Willow Park Police Department can help you with a car seat check and with instructions on how to properly install a child car seat.
• Call the Willow Park Police Deptartment (817) 441-9747.
• Lt. Ramirez will schedule a free appointment with herself or Cpl. Wolfe to assist you.
• "The Willow Park Police Department has 2 certified CPST's (Child Passenger Safety Technician). What does a CPST do? Techs make sure your child's seat is installed correctly and the proper seat for that child, not expired or damaged, while helping to educate the importance of using child restraint systems and seat belts at all times. This program can also assist you with a new car seat, if you cannot afford one or need a new one (this must be confirmed before attending an event to ensure your seat is on location)."
source: Willow Park Police free car seat check program. Willow Park Police Facebook Wednesday, 19 April, 2023
• Almost half of all child car seats aren’t installed correctly, TxDOT kicking off “Save Me With a Seat” campaign during National Child Passenger Safety Week, TxDOT, 15 September 2023 Excerpts.
TxDOT kicking off “Save Me With a Seat” campaign during National Child Passenger Safety Week
Around 46% of all car seats are misused as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The campaign invites parents to schedule a free car seat safety check by visiting SaveMeWithASeat.org and entering their ZIP code to find the nearest TxDOT traffic safety specialist in their area. TxDOT offers free car seat safety checks year-round.
... training is exactly what TxDOT’s “Save Me With a Seat” campaign will teach as it kicks off in September to coincide with National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 17– 23, 2023.
“It’s extremely important that parents schedule a car seat check today,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “Ensuring car seats are installed correctly is one of the most important things a parent or caregiver can do to protect the smallest occupants in a crash.”
Around 46% of all car seats are misused as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The campaign invites parents to schedule a free car seat safety check by visiting SaveMeWithASeat.org and entering their ZIP code to find the nearest TxDOT traffic safety specialist in their area. TxDOT offers free car seat safety checks year-round.
• TxDOT > Child Passenger Safety
• Texas Dept of Public Safety > Child Passenger Safety Information
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