Are you and your child passengers properly restrained while driving?
Did you know that everyday 4 children under the age of 14 are killed and another 622 are seriously injured in the United States as a result of motor vehicle crashes? Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of unintentional deaths to children under 14.
A minor crash or even a sudden stop can seriously injure a child who is not riding in the right type of child safety seat. You can reduce the risk by buckling your child into a properly fitted safety seat every time you ride in the car.
Learn to position your child seat by reviewing the directions from the seat manufacturer and your vehicle’s owner’s manual. If you need assistance find your nearest Child Passenger Safety Technician.
The Natick Police currently has three nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians available throughout the year to conduct child safety seat checks for Natick residents who request them.
To schedule an appointment with a Natick Police CPS technician, call the NPD Traffic Safety Office at 508-647-9518. Or Click Here to e-mail Lt. Brian Lauzon. You can also obtain information on other CPS technicians available across Massachusetts on the Executive Office of Public Safety Website. Just click on Child Passenger Safety.
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