Are you and your child
passengers properly restrained while driving?
Did you know that everyday 4
children under the age of 14 are killed and another 622 are
seriously injured in the United States as a result of motor vehicle
crashes? Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of
unintentional deaths to children under 14.
A minor crash or even a
sudden stop can seriously injure a child who is not riding in the
right type of child safety seat. You can reduce the risk by
buckling your child into a properly fitted safety seat every time
you ride in the car.
Learn to position your child
seat by reviewing the directions from the seat manufacturer and your
vehicle’s owner’s manual. If you need assistance find your nearest
Child Passenger Safety Technician.
The Natick Police currently
has three nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians
available throughout the year to conduct child safety seat checks
for Natick residents who request them.
To schedule an appointment
with a Natick Police CPS technician, call the NPD Traffic Safety
Office at 508-647-9518. Or
Click Here to e-mail Lt. Brian Lauzon. You can also obtain
information on other CPS technicians available across Massachusetts
on the
Executive Office of Public Safety Website. Just click on Child Passenger
Safety. |