Child safety seat in the back of the car. (Getty Images)
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Public Health is holding an event for parents to ensure their children are safe when on the road.
KCPH is hosting a free car seat check on Friday, April 7th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 1800 Mount Vernon Ave.
Officials say technicians will be available to instruct parents and guardians on how to properly install a car seat and check if their parts are in working order or if there are any car seat recalls.
According to the California Highway Patrol, children must be in car seats or booster seats until age 8, unless they have exceeded the seat’s height or weight limit. More information on this link.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 46 percent of car seats and booster seats are used incorrectly, increasing the potential for injury in a crash.
