JEFFERSON CITY – As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety and other local partners will be hosting Car Seat Check Events throughout southeast and south central Missouri the week of September 23.
This free event is part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 17-23.
Parents and caregivers with small children can ensure their car seats are installed correctly by visiting an inspection station at one of the locations listed below. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will: provide education, perform car seat inspections, review expiration dates, discuss car seat installation, usage and car seat recalls.
Checks take an average of 30 minutes to complete. For a full list of inspection stations throughout Missouri, click here.
According to a news release, there are NO car seat inspection stations planned in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The closest sites are:
Cape Girardeau Police Dept. 2530 Maria Louise Ln. Cape Girardeau MO 63701 573- 335-7908
Cape Girardeau Fire Dept. 1 S. Sprigg St. Cape Girardeau MO 63755 573-275-7104
Farmington Fire Dept. 222 E. Columbia St. Farmington MO 63640 573-756-2324
Fruitland Area Fire Prot. District, 7273 US Hwy. 61 Cape Girardeau MO 63755 573-243-6565
Quick Tips for Families:
Wear your seat belt: Be sure everyone else in the car buckles up, too. When adults wear seat belts, kids use car seats, booster seats and seat belts. Set a good example and buckle up every ride, every time.
Place kids under 13 in a back seat: It’s the safest place for them to ride.
Never leave your child alone in a car, even for a minute: A car can heat up 19 degrees in just 10 minutes.
Make sure your child is riding safely. Visit a car seat check event to see if you are using your car seat correctly. Common errors include a loose harness, not using the seat belt or LATCH system to properly secure a car seat, failing to correctly use the tether and being unaware of the risks of using a second-hand car seat or booster. A Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician can help you protect your child.
Parents and caregivers with small children can ensure car seats are installed correctly by visiting an inspection station listed on the SaveMOlives website.