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Free Child Car Seat Safety Inspections

Family & Parenting, Community, Charity & Cause, Health & Wellness

By Published: June 18 2022

LongIsland.com

Whether you’re staying local this summer or heading on a road trip, ensure your child’s car seat is properly installed.

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Not sure if your child’s car seat or booster seat is properly positioned or correctly installed? Get peace of mind by bringing your vehicle to the Child Car Safety Inspection Program presented by the Town of Hempstead. On select dates now through September, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will inspect vehicles to ensure the correct installation of car seats, including rear-facing and forward-facing car seats and booster seats. 

 

The technicians will also examine seat belts, check for recall notices or possible defects for the current car seat model being used, and provide appropriate car seat recommendations. Under New York State's Child Restraint Law, a child must remain in an appropriate child restraint system, such as a safety seat, harness, vest, or booster seat, while riding in a motor vehicle until the age of eight. A child restraint system must meet the child's size and weight recommended by the manufacturer.  

 

The free inspections are by appointment and take about 30 minutes. Upcoming dates are as follows:

 

June 29 & 30  - Speno Memorial Park, 745 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow

July 6 & 9 -  Shell Creek Park, 1 Vanderbilt Ave., Island Park

July 13 & 14 -  Baldwin Park, 3232 Grand Ave., Baldwin

July 20 & 21 - Rath Park, 849 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square

July 27 & 28 - MacLaren Field, 313 Loring Road, Levittown

August 7 & 11 - Uniondale Avenue Park, 710 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale

August 17 & 18 - Forest City Community Park, 3099 Morgan Drive, Wantagh

August 24 & 25 - Oceanside Park, 3800 Mahlon Brower Dr., Oceanside

September 7 & 10 - Hewlett Point Park, 130 Hewlett Point Ave., Bay Park

September 14 & 15 - Salisbury Park Ballfields, 1523 Salisbury Park Dr., East Meadow

September 21 & 22 - Echo Park, 399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead

September 28 & 29 - Newbridge Road Park, 2600 Newbridge Road, Bellmore


Appointment slots are scheduled between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To make an appointment, call the Department of Public Safety at (516) 538-1900, ext. 7709 (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or visit the Town of Hempstead website.