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One of 17 car seats checked roadworthy
On February 24, Kimberley RCMP in partnership with Community Connections conducted a child car seat safety check.
Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death from unintentional injury of children and correctly choosing, installing and using a car seat or booster seat provides the best protection for your child in the car.
The two-hour check took place on Rotary Drive in Kimberley.
“The team focussed on education and awareness including sizing and proper installation,” stated Verena Tarves, Family Navigator, Community Action Program Coordinator.
Seventeen seats were checked and only one was roadworthy. Given the importance of proper installation and use, there are plans for another check on March 12.
“We were very pleased with the number of parents and grandparents who participated in the check. One mother drove up from Cranbrook just to have the seat checked,” stated Sgt. Chris Newel, Kimberley RCMP Detachment commander.
If you missed the check and would like to have your car seat checked, appointments can be made through Community Connections. [email protected] or 250-432-5931.
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