Thursday 28 April 2011

Child car seat safety checks



Last year there was a 90% fail rate on the seats that the road safety team checked. Most were fitted incorrectly but many were incompatible with the model of car. 

Children are still killed in car accidents because they are not properly restrained. You can best protect your children by putting them in a properly fitted seat which is appropriate for their weight and size. 

There are 6 free events this year to check and fit child car seats so come along and make sure yours is super safe. 

Each event runs from 10am-3.30pm in the car park of one of the city's major supermarkets. There are free booklets and stickers for kids and leaflets for parents.

NEW 2011 DATES!
  • 5 May: Sainsbury's, Commercial Road 
  • 2 June: Tesco, North Harbour
  • 2 July: B&Q, Pompey Centre
  • 17 August: Gunwharf Quays car park 
  • 1 September: Sainsbury's, Farlington
  • 6 October: ASDA, Fratton 
For further information on child car seat safety please go to http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/living/634.html 

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