Families across Orange and Cabonne are being encouraged to take advantage of free child car seat checks from March to May.
Families across Orange and Cabonne are being encouraged to take advantage of free child car seat checks, with qualified fitters visiting local preschools and kindergartens from March to May.
Delivered through the Orange and Cabonne Councils’ Local Government Road Safety Program, the initiative aims to ensure that children travel as safely as possible every time they are in a vehicle.
During the free checks, accredited child restraint fitters will inspect car seats to confirm they are suitable for a child’s height, age and weight, and that they are correctly installed. Any issues identified will be corrected on the spot at no cost to families.
Research shows that a correctly fitted and age-appropriate child car seat can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash.
Road Safety Officer Andrea HamiltonVaughan said even small fitting errors can have serious consequences.
“We regularly see child restraints that are the right seat but not fitted correctly, or seats that children have outgrown,” Ms Hamilton-Vaughan said.
“These checks are a simple but highly effective way to reduce risk and keep our youngest passengers safe every time they travel.”
Local parents and carers can access the service conveniently at Canowindra Preschool, Ryall St on Thursday 2 April, 8:30am – 9:30am. All families are strongly encouraged to take part and ensure their child is travelling safely.
A full list of dates and locations can be found at the Orange City Council website.
Families can also contact their preschool or kindergarten for more information.