Free Child Car Seat Installation/Inspection on July 22 at Hamilton County 4H Fair, Call 317-773-1872 for Appointment
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash every 34 seconds in the United States. Correct car seat usage reduces the risk for death to infants by 71% and for toddlers by 54%. However, most child seats are not installed properly. One study by NHTSA shows that 72% of car seats are not used correctly.
With summer travel season in full swing, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has decided to host a car seat clinic on Friday, July 22 at the 4-H Fair. The clinic is a free event for the community, but an appointment is recommended; otherwise, it will be on a first come, first serve basis. The clinic will take place from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in front of the law enforcement tent.
Our technicians will educate parents on the following:
• Selection—is the car seat right for the child’s height, weight, and development? Does it fit in the car? Is it easy to use correctly each and every time it is installed?
• Direction—should the child be forward or rear facing?
• Location—is it seat in the correct location in the car?
• Installation—is the seat secured correctly?
• Harnessing—is the child strapped in the seat securely?
If you would like to make an appointment to have your child’s car seat checked, call 317-773-1872 to make an appointment. Be prepared to give the following information:
• The make, model, and year of the primary car
• The make, model, and year of the car seat
• Is the car seat new or used?
Address/Location
Hamilton County Sheriff
18100 Cumberland Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1