| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 259 | 2015-07-22 | Troop A | FREE Child Safety Seat Check Event in Baton Rouge |
TROOP A - NEWS RELEASE July 22, 2015 FREE Child Safety Seat Check Event in Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA- The Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Task Force, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, University Medical Center, and Louisiana State Police are conducting a free child passenger safety seat check-up event on Friday, July 24, 2015 from 10:00 am. to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the East Baton Rouge Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. No appointment is necessary. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions. There will be a limited number of seats and replacement seats available, free of charge, for families in need of assistance. It is a proven fact that car seats and booster seats save lives. These devices offer the best protection for children in the event of a crash. However, approximately 3 out of 4 child seats are not used correctly. This misuse rate can be attributed to the great variety of child seats available, the great range of children’s weights and heights, and the vast array of vehicles in today’s market. These misuses span all races, educational levels, and socioeconomic status. During the past 30 years, approximately 8,959 lives have been saved by the use of child restraints according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It is important that caregivers ensure children are properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt anytime they are traveling in a vehicle. Every Louisiana State Police troop is recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a child safety seat “Inspection Station”. Troop A Troopers are available every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to inspect car seats. Appointments can be made on line at http://www.lsp.org/troopA.html#childsafety or by calling (225) 754-8505. Please take advantage of these free services to ensure the safety of your child. For a complete list of Child Passenger Fitting Stations across the state please visit: http://lahighwaysafety.org/pdf/2015%20Louisiana%20Passenger%20Safety%20Task%20Force%20Grant%20Funded%20Fitting%20Stations.pdf Contact Information: TFC Bryan Lee Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section – Troop A Office: (225) 754-8524 bryan.lee@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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