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(FOX40.COM) — Local agencies will be celebrating National Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from Sept. 21-27.
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UC Davis Health and California State Senator Angelique Ashby will lead a team of local service providers in offering car seat safety education in South Sacramento from 7:30 am to 11:30 a.m., according to UC Davis Health.
The event will help local parents and caregivers connect with child passenger safety technicians to learn more about the proper installation and use of their car seats, health officials said.
“Unfortunately, many parents are overconfident about their car seats,” said UC Davis Safe Kids Coordinator Jennifer Rubin. “They think they’re protecting their kids, but almost half of car seats are either the wrong seat for the child’s age and size, or the seats are installed incorrectly.”
For those interested in scheduling an appointment to meet with a technician, visit this website.
The Elk Grove Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise awareness too.
“During Child Passenger Safety Week, we urge all parents and caregivers to know for sure that their children are in the right seats and that those seats are installed correctly,” Traffic Lieutenant Reggie Williams said.
According to Elk Grove police, California law requires all children under 2 years old to ride in a rear-facing car seat, unless the child is 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall. All children under the age of 8 years old are still required to be secured in a car seat or booster in the back seat.
A “Five Step Test” is encouraged by Elk Grove law enforcement.
For more traffic safety information, visit this website and to schedule a free child safety seat inspection, contact your local CHP.
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Julian Tack
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