Why is it important for parents to have their child's seat inspected?
In the United States, car crashes are the number one killer of children ages 3 to 14. During a crash, unrestrained or improperly restrained children become missiles within the occupant compartment of the vehicle. When coupled with the fact that almost 4 out of every 5 child seats are installed incorrectly by parents and caregivers, we can make a big difference by ensuring vehicle occupants are properly restrained. Correctly used child seats are extremely effective and reduce the risk of death as much as 71%.

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1. Can you explain exactly what the Child Seat Inspection and Education Program is?
2. Why is it important for parents to have their child's seat inspected?
3. Why did the Louisa County Sheriff's Office and the Transportation Safety Commission feel that this was a program that the county needed?
4. Out of the number of inspections that you have performed, approximately how many seats had been properly installed?
5. What is one fact that parents often do not realize about car seats?
6. What tips do you have for parents?
7. When can parents have the inspection performed?
8. For more information, who should parents contact?