Safe Riders

Safe Riders: Buckle Up For Safety

We are partnering with Henrico Police to help keep your youngest passengers safe on the road during Child Passenger Safety Week.

This FREE event is an opportunity for residents to make sure their child’s car seat/booster seat is installed properly. The event will include a variety of vendors highlighting children’s safety, children’s activities and games, and giveaways! You can also recycle old or damaged car seats and enter for a chance to win a new car seat.

FACTS

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while most parents and caregivers are confident that they have correctly installed their child’s car seat, almost half (46%) have been installed incorrectly. A properly used/installed car seat can reduce the risk of death for your child by 71%.

WHAT TO BRING

If you plan to attend the event, please bring the following items/individuals, if possible:

• The seats with accompanying manuals
• Child(ren) who will be using the seats, if possible
• Any caregivers (ie. family members, nannies/sitters) who transport the child(ren) in the seats so everyone can be helped and educated on proper use

MORE INFORMATION

This event is currently scheduled rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather, the event will be postponed to a later date.

There is also another Child Safety Seat Event on Saturday, September 26 from 10am-noon at the Target at White Oak Village.

In the event there is a large number of vehicles waiting for the check-up, Henrico Police does offer Child Safety Seat Check-Ups by appointment. An online form can be filled out and one of our Child Passenger Safety Technicians will work to schedule an appointment with you.

Learn more about finding the right car seat or booster seat for your child.

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