FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Tuesday, August 15, 2023  

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN WAYNE, YATES AND ORLEANS COUNTIES 

Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round 

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC)  today reminded parents and caregivers in Wayne, Yates and Orleans counties that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available Wednesday, August 16 in Palmyra, Saturday, August 19 in Penn Yan and Saturday, August 26 in Albion.

When: Wednesday, August 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 300 West Jackson Street, Palmyra
For more information, contact Deputy Fitzgerald at (315) 946-5786 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, August 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Penn Yan Volunteer Ambulance, 205 North Avenue, Penn Yan
For more information, contact Sgt. Chad Daggett at (315) 536-4438 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, August 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds, 12690 NY-31, Albion
For more information, contact Kevin Colonna at (585) 589-5527 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.    

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