It's Child Passenger Safety Week Through Sept. 20

Announcement from the California Highway Patrol:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated this week through September 20 as the “Child Passenger Safety Week” throughout the nation.

The California Highway Patrol places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death of children aged 1 through 13. In 2012 alone, over 121,000 children were injured as passengers in car crashes. In that same year, car seats were found to have saved an estimated 284 lives. An additional 58 children would have lived if every child was properly restrained in a car seat.

Did you know the CHP offers free car seat inspections at each of our Area Offices? Inspections are by appointment, and can be scheduled for any day of the week during business hours. Call the office closest to your work or home to schedule an appointment today! http://www.chp.ca.gov/offices/ggoffices/301_areaoffices.html

Throughout this week, CHP Areas across the Bay Area will be hosting free child passenger seat checkup events. Some require appointments, while others are first-come, first-served. All events are free and open to anyone! Have your child’s seat checked today! Is your child’s life worth it?

The nearest to Dixon are:

Napa Area: 9/17 3PM - 5PM
Walmart American Canyon, 7011 Main Street, American Canyon
No Appointment Required!

Golden Gate Division - 9/20 10AM - 2PM w/ Vallejo PD / Vallejo FD
Costco Vallejo, 198 Plaza Drive, Vallejo
No Appointment Required!