Child Safety Seat Checks
For the past several years there has been much increased
emphasis placed on the safe use of child safety seats in
vehicles. While most people have a general knowledge of the
ages in which a safety seat is required, most people really
don’t install it correctly. The many makes an models of child
seats, coupled with the vast number of seat belt systems in
vehicles, have resulted in child safety seats that are
incorrectly installed in vehicles. Statistics have shown that
as many as 80-90% of child safety seats are installed
incorrectly.
It takes more than just buckling the seat in to the vehicle to
make it safe and effective. An improperly installed seat will
be of little or no value in preventing an injury in the event
of a traffic crash. Both the vehicles manual and safety seat
instructions need to be consulted to insure that the seat is
secure and safe.
Plymouth Township Police Department conducts child safety seat
inspections on the second Saturday of every month, between
March and October. The inspections are by appointment
only. Please call
(734) 354-3232 to make an appointment.
Do you have any questions regarding child safety seats? If so,
please call (734) 354-3232.
For more information visit the following pages for additional
information:
Checklist for Choosing a
Car Seat
Michigan Safety Belt and
Child Restraint Laws
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