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Santa Cruz CHP Hosts Free Child Safety Seat Event

While 96 percent of parents and caregivers believe their child safety seats are installed correctly, research shows that nearly 7 out of 10 children are improperly restrained.  Considering that child safety seats can reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers, taking the time to have your child’s safety seat installed by a trained professional for free is an obvious choice.

Parents, grandparents, guardians, child care providers and anyone who drives with child passengers is encouraged to come to the event. Certified Child Passenger Restraint System Technicians will be on hand to inspect car seats and boosters, as well as ensure they are properly installed and appropriate for your child. For children old enough to ride without a booster, technicians will evaluate the proper and safe fit of the seatbelt.

WHAT:  FREE Child Safety Seat Event
WHERE:  Aptos CHP Office, 10395 Soquel Drive in Aptos
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 3-7 p.m.

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Certified technicians will be on hand to inspect and install child safety seats on a first come, first served basis.  Please call 831-662-0511 with any questions.


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