Parkes Shire Council are ensuring that children are safe and secure when travelling in vehicles with free child restraint checks at local authorised child restraint fitting stations in early July.
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Parkes Shire Council's Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said the free child restraint checking day is held every year, is usually well patronised and is important in ensuring the safe travel of young children.
“The correct fitting and adjustment of child restraints is vital,” Ms Suitor said.
“Research shows that two out of three child restraints are not being used properly and this puts children at risk in the event of a crash.
“Last year 80 percent of the child restraints inspected were found to be installed incorrectly. Most had minor problems that needed fixing to ensure the safety of the child, such as tightening straps, checking clips and replacing loose bolts.
“It is important to have your child restraint checked regularly after prolonged use and installed correctly before use to ensure that your precious cargo is safe.”
Free child restraint inspections will be provided by RMS Authorised Child Restraint Fitters in Parkes on Thursday, July 6, at Col Fletcher Ford and Kia from 11am - 1pm and Parkes Tyrepower from 2pm - 4pm.
Bookings are essential, phone 6861 2364 to secure your place.
Information about the national child restraint laws, the types of restraints and advice on moving children from one restraint type to the next will be available.
There will also be a free BBQ and a colouring-in competition for the kids with a prize worth $50.
While this free child restraint checking day is a one off event, Col Fletcher Ford and Kia as well as Parkes Tyrepower install and check child restraints every day for a small fee.
For further information please contact Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils, Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor on (02) 6861 2364.
