The Vincennes Police Department is promoting a child passenger safety public service geared to protect Hoosier children's lives on the nation's highways.
The Vincennes Police Department is establishing a permanent fitting station during normal business hours. This permanent fitting station will be staffed by a nationally certified child passenger safety technician who will inspect car seats and instruct families how to properly secure them in their vehicles.
Statistics show that at least four out of five car seats are used incorrectly. Improper use of a child safety seat can lead to severe injury and or death. Parents and caregivers can call the Vincennes Police Department at (812)882-1630 to schedule an appointment to have their car seat installation checked. Also, adults will be provided material and instruction on proper child passenger safety and car seat installation.
The Governor's Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is funding this program with technical support provided by the Automotive Safety Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine. For more information, call toll free at 800-KID-N-CAR, or visit the program's website at http://www.preventinjury.org.