The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today reminded parents and caregivers in Suffolk County that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available on Saturday, August 3 in Huntington Station, Sunday, August 4 in Farmingdale and Thursday, August 15 in Peconic.
When: Saturday, August 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station
For more information, contact Angela Brockmann at (631) 854-8250 or angela.brockmann@eac-network.org.
When: Sunday, August 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: New York State Police, 7140 Republic Avenue, Farmingdale
For more information, contact Trooper Brian Corso at (631) 231-7103 or brian.corso@troopers.ny.gov.
Additional information: Appointments are required.
When: Thursday, August 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Peconic Community Center, 1170 Peconic Lane, Peconic
Additional information: by appointment only. Call 631-833-5023 or 631-848-7653 for an appointment.
These events are part of a year-round safety initiative in which state and local law enforcement agencies and various community safety partners offer free car 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.