August 8, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster Public Safety in partnership with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee will sponsor a free car seat safety clinic at SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road, in Stone Ridge on August 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parents and caregivers may bring child seats to the clinic to be checked for safety recalls and safe installation.
Every year, thousands of children are injured or killed in car crashes. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 through 12 years old. Most children 8 to 12 years old seriously injured or killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts or were not wearing them correctly. These children are also more likely to get hurt in crashes when riding in the front seat. Many parents and caregivers assume they know how to choose and use the correct child restraints for their children, but three out of every four children are riding at an increased risk of injury because their car seats are not being used correctly.
This event is free and open to the public and if you are unable to make it and wish to have your child’s car seat checked, please contact Public Safety to make an appointment at publicsafety@sunyulster.edu or 845-687-5023.
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