FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FREE CHILD SEAT INSPECTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN ALBANY AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES

Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today reminded parents and caregivers in Albany and Columbia counties that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available on Thursday, October 19, in Latham (by appointment only), and Saturday, October 21, in Hudson.

When: Thursday, October 19, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: New York State Police, 760 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham
For more information, contact Technical Sergeant Donald Fougere at (518) 783-3258 or [email protected].
Additional Information: Appointments are required.

When: Saturday, October 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Water Street, Hudson
For more information, contact Sergeant Larry Edelman at (518) 828-3388 or [email protected].
Additional Information: This event is in conjunction with a National Night Out Harvest festival in the City of Hudson to improve police-community relationships.

These events are part of a yearlong safety initiative in which state and local law enforcement agencies and various community safety partners offer free child seat inspections. Trained technicians use the “Learn, Practice, and Explain” model to educate parents and caregivers on how to choose and properly install the appropriate seat for their child’s age and size and their vehicle, so it can be used correctly every time.

Those who cannot attend one of these free car seat check events can make an appointment with a local fitting station. Find more information on upcoming car seat check events near you.  See additional information on car seats and booster seats, including installation help and car seat recommendations, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website.

In addition to car seat inspections, parents and caregivers can view a series of videos produced by NHSTA on proper installation of rear-facing and forward-facing car seats and booster seats. NHTSA also offers information on registering a child safety seat and finding the right car seat based on a child’s age and size.

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