Get Your Child's Car Seat Checked Jan. 15 in New City

NEW CITY, NY — Clarkstown police host a child seat check on Sunday.

"Based on our experience, we have found that 90-95 percent of all child seats are misused to one degree or another," say Clarkstown police, whose Child Passenger Safety Team runs a monthly fitting station where child seats are checked and parents/caregivers are instructed in proper installation and use.

Child seats will be checked by specially trained police officers who are Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Car seats are checked by appointment only. To schedule one, you can do it online on the website by clicking on the CONTACT US link, or call 845-639-5930 or e-mail: b.gorsky@clarkstown.org.

The department also offers these resources:

• "Are You Using It Right?" color brochure by NHTSA
• A Parent's Guide to Buying & Using Booster Seats
• AAA of NY Offers Car Seat Loaner Program
• Directions to Child Seat Fitting Station
• FAA Info for Flying with Children
• Information on Aftermarket Products for Child Seats
• NEW BOOSTER RATINGS: 21 BEST BETS & 7 GOOD BETS; 8 OUT OF 72 SEATS EVALUATED AREN’T RECOMMENDED
• NYS Child Restraint Law FAQ
• Smart Steps to Safe Passengers-Important Guidelines for Child Seat Use

Image via Clarkstown Police Department