DICKINSON — In conjunction with Sax Moto Co., Community Action Head Start and the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the Dickinson Police Department will host its regular car seat checkup from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 3, at Sax Motor Co.
Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to assist parents and caregivers with proper use and installation of their car safety seats, according to a DPD press release.
“Most parents are trying to protect their children by using car safety seats, but approximately 90% of car seats are used incorrectly,” Dickinson Police Capt. Joe Cianni said. “A misused car seat may result in serious injury to a child in a crash. There are many different car safety seats and many different vehicle protection systems, and they do not always work well together.”
Cianni added that parents are encouraged to attend this checkup, and all who participate will receive free safety packets.
“Don’t wait until you have a crash to find out that your car seat was being used incorrectly. Our children are too precious to risk their lives in preventable situations,” he said.
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The car seat checkups last approximately 30 minutes apieice. Parents are advised to bring their car seat instructions and vehicle owner's manual to the event. Having the hcild who rides in the seat should also be present if possible, the press release added.
For more information or to make an appointment, contact Community Action Head Start at 701-227-3010.
