The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today reminded parents and caregivers in Nassau and Suffolk counties that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available on Friday, October 20, in Massapequa, by appointment only on Saturday, October 21, in Huntington Station, Sunday, October 22, in Farmingdale, and Saturday, October 28, in Holtsville.

When: Friday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Marjorie Post Park, 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa
For more information, contact Legislator James Kennedy at (516) 571-6212 or jkennedy@nassaucountyny.gov.

When: Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Huntington Assembly of God, 1700 New York Avenue, Huntington Station
For more information, contact Trooper Brian Corso at (631) 231-7103 or brian.corso@troopers.ny.gov.
Additional information: Please call (631) 231-7103 to make an appointment.

When: Sunday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: New York State Police, 7140 Republic Airport, Farmingdale
For more information, contact Trooper Brian Corso at (631) 231-7103 or brian.corso@troopers.ny.gov.
Additional information: Please call (631) 231-7103 to make an appointment.

When: Saturday, October 28, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Brookhaven Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
For more information, contact Karen Harper at (631) 451-5335 or safetytown@brookhavenny.gov.

These events are part of a yearlong safety initiative in which state and local law enforcement agencies and various community safety partners offer free child 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.  See additional information on car seats and booster seats, including installation help and car seat recommendations, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website.

In addition to car seat inspections, parents and caregivers can view a series of videos produced by NHSTA on proper installation of rear-facing and forward-facing car seats and booster seats. NHTSA also offers information on registering a child safety seat and finding the right car seat based a child’s age and size.