New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

09/15/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2023 12:09

Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections And Assistance In Nassau And Suffolk Counties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, September 15, 2023

GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES

Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round

The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today reminded parents and caregivers in Nassau and Suffolk counties that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are availableon Monday, September 18, in Lynbrook, Tuesday, September 19, in Melville, and Thursday, September 21, and Saturday, September 23, in Holtsville.

When: Monday, September 18, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Lynbrook Fire HQ, 81 Wright Ave, Lynbrook
For more information, contact Sergeant Eric Bruen at (631) 599-3300 or [email protected].
Additional Information: Appointment booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-lynbrook-car-seat-check-tickets-707954078707?aff=oddtdtcreator

When: Tuesday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: GEICO, 2 Huntington Quadrangle, Melville
For more information, contact Angela Brockmann at (631) 648-7100 ext. 210 or [email protected].

When: Thursday, September 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Brookhaven Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
For more information, contact Karen Harper at (631) 451-5335 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 23, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Brookhaven Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
For more information, contact Karen Harper at (631) 451-5335 or [email protected].

These events are part of a year-round safety initiative in which state and local law enforcement agencies and various community safety partners offer free car seat inspections. Trained technicians use the "Learn, Practice, and Explain" model to educate parents and caregivers on how to choose and properly install the appropriate seat for their child's age and size and their vehicle, so it can be used correctly every time.

Those who cannot attend one of these free car seat check events can make an appointment with a local fitting station. Find more information on upcoming car seat check events near you.

In addition to car seat inspections, parents and caregivers can view a series of videos produced by NHSTA on proper installation of rear-facing and forward-facing car seats and booster seats. NHTSA also offers information on registering a car safety seat and finding the right car seat based a child's age and size.

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