FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Thursday, September 14, 2023  

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES

Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round 

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today reminded parents and caregivers in Erie and Niagara counties that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available Saturday, September 16, in Alden, North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls, Tuesday, September 19, in Grand Island, Wednesday, September 20, in Clarence and Thursday, September 21, in Alden.

When: Saturday, September 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Tractor Supply, 13059 Broadway Street, Alden
For more information, contact Deputy Trevor Williams at (716) 858-2706 or [email protected]. 

When: Saturday, September 16, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Rescue Fire Hall, 1241 Strad Avenue, North Tonawanda
For more information, contact Robert Frank at (716) 692-4119 or [email protected]. 

When: Saturday, September 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 7000 Lockport Rd, Niagara Falls
For more information, contact Cathleen Davis at (716) 438-3464 or [email protected].
Additional information: This check event will be during the Kidz ‘N' Kites event. Have your seat checked and then have fun visiting all the other vendors.

When: Tuesday, September 19, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Erie County Sheriff's Office - Grand Island Substation, 1856 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island
For more information, contact Deputy Trevor Williams at (716) 858-2706 or [email protected].

When: Wednesday, September 20, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Erie County Sheriff's Office - Clarence Substation, 5 Town Place, Clarence
For more information, contact Deputy Trevor Williams at (716) 858-2706 or [email protected].

When: Thursday, September 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Erie County Sheriff's Office - Alden Substation, 3311 Wende Road, Alden
For more information, contact Deputy Trevor Williams at (716) 858-2706 or [email protected].

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.

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 car safety seat and finding the right car seat based a child’s age and size.

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