Introduction to Car Seat Checks
HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Car seat check events will be taking place in the Capital Region over the next several months. Experts will check to ensure your child’s car seat is installed correctly.
Upcoming Car Seat Check Events
The upcoming car seat check events are:
| Time | Date | Location |
| 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | March 22 | Hudson Central Fire House |
| 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | April 9 | NYSP Headquarters in Latham |
| 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | April 19 | Crossgates Mall, Overflow lot near J.C. Penney |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | April 27 | Mellenville Firehouse, Hudson |
| 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | April 28 | Howard Hanna Real Estate 20 Aviation Road, Colonie |
| 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | May 3 | Columbia Greene Community College |
| 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | May 12 | Elm Avenue Park, Delmar |
| 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. | May 21 | South Schenectady Fire Department |
| 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | June 2 | Ogden Mills Head Start, Cohoes |
| 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | July 10 | Watervliet Elementary School |
| 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | August 6 | Voorheesville Farmer’s Market, United Methodist Church of Voorheesville |
| 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | September 27 | Crossgates Mall, Overflow lot near J.C. Penney |
| 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Oct. 6 | Elm Avenue Park, Delmar |
| 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Oct. 20 | Ogden Mills Head Start, Cohoes |
Finding More Information
You can always find a list of car seat check events and training classes through the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee website.
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Conclusion
Car seat checks are an essential part of ensuring the safety of children while traveling in vehicles. By attending one of the upcoming car seat check events in the Capital Region, parents and caregivers can have their child’s car seat inspected by experts to ensure it is installed correctly. This can provide peace of mind and help prevent accidents.
FAQs
Q: What are car seat checks?
A: Car seat checks are events where experts inspect and ensure that child car seats are installed correctly in vehicles.
Q: Why are car seat checks important?
A: Car seat checks are crucial for ensuring the safety of children while traveling in vehicles, as incorrect installation can lead to accidents and injuries.
Q: How can I find more information about car seat check events?
A: You can find more information about car seat check events and training classes through the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee website.
Q: What should I bring to a car seat check event?
A: It is recommended to bring your child’s car seat and vehicle to the event, so that experts can inspect and install the seat correctly.
