| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 8234 | 2018-08-03 | Troop L | Is Your Child Riding Safely in Your Car? FREE Child Safety Seat Check Event in Covington, LA |
TROOP L NEWS RELEASE August 3, 2018 Is Your Child Riding Safely in Your Car? FREE Child Safety Seat Check Event in Covington, LA St. Tammany Parish - The Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Task Force is conducting a free child passenger safety seat check-up event on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 10:00 am -1:00 pm. The event will take place in the Sam’s Club parking lot at the Pinnacle Exit, 69630 Sterling Blvd., Covington, LA. No appointment is necessary. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions. 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, over 9,000 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/Fitting Station”. For a complete list of Child Passenger Fitting Stations across the state please visit: http://www.umcno.org/injuryprevention. Contact Information: | |||
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